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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I remember having picked this book up several times over the years, having recognized the title. Two curse words on the first page (one in the first sentence) caused me to close the book hastily and stuff it back in the shelf. So I actually tried to read it this time.
I liked it. 'Twas actually pretty good. It had the feel of TKaM, grown up but still young on the inside. If that makes sense.
I liked it. 'Twas actually pretty good. It had the feel of TKaM, grown up but still young on the inside. If that makes sense.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I feel like I was generous with the 1 star for this book. I felt like I was reading some angsty, but edgy, teenage boy's LiveJournal. Which is definitely not what I want to be reading.
I did think it was funny that the quote I picked kind of describes Facebook - apparently what entertains humans has not chenged a whole lot.
I did think it was funny that the quote I picked kind of describes Facebook - apparently what entertains humans has not chenged a whole lot.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I didn’t answer him. All I did was, I got up and went over and looked out the window. I felt so lonesome, all of a sudden. I almost wished I was dead.” — J D Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
I wonder if I should let the novel gestate a little more before I write a review. But at the same time I feel like I want to write one now, immediately, before the rush of emotion leaves, before I am affected by another book and mix the emotions together.
This book isn’t a reread, this is the first time I’ve ever read Salinger. I’m fucking glad I have now, though, even if it were only to be able to say, oh yes, The Catcher in the Rye. Of course. to everyone who mentions him. But of course, it’s more than that. Can you believe this book was published in 1945? I can’t believe it! I know people keep harping on about how relevant it is, still, but damn. 65 years is a long time for a book to not have aged at all.
I loved it. Holden just broke my heart. I began reading it late last night and I was up till 5am, reading. I didn’t stop once. I can’t wait to read more by Salinger. I’ve got his Nine Stories and since I’ve been having an affair with the short story (an affair that looks like it might turn into a marriage, actually) that’s appropriate. I also really want to read Franny & Zooey. After he passed, I wrote a short essay about why I had never read him before. In a way, I’m glad I waited. The thing I am enormously happy about is that I didn’t do it at school, and so I won’t have memories of picking it apart with teachers.
My memory with Holden is during the darkest hours of the night, in my bed, reading until the sun came up. I think that’s just perfect.
I wonder if I should let the novel gestate a little more before I write a review. But at the same time I feel like I want to write one now, immediately, before the rush of emotion leaves, before I am affected by another book and mix the emotions together.
This book isn’t a reread, this is the first time I’ve ever read Salinger. I’m fucking glad I have now, though, even if it were only to be able to say, oh yes, The Catcher in the Rye. Of course. to everyone who mentions him. But of course, it’s more than that. Can you believe this book was published in 1945? I can’t believe it! I know people keep harping on about how relevant it is, still, but damn. 65 years is a long time for a book to not have aged at all.
I loved it. Holden just broke my heart. I began reading it late last night and I was up till 5am, reading. I didn’t stop once. I can’t wait to read more by Salinger. I’ve got his Nine Stories and since I’ve been having an affair with the short story (an affair that looks like it might turn into a marriage, actually) that’s appropriate. I also really want to read Franny & Zooey. After he passed, I wrote a short essay about why I had never read him before. In a way, I’m glad I waited. The thing I am enormously happy about is that I didn’t do it at school, and so I won’t have memories of picking it apart with teachers.
My memory with Holden is during the darkest hours of the night, in my bed, reading until the sun came up. I think that’s just perfect.
(I read this book for my pleasure, and not school)
I hate character based books, because the whole book is based of the character’s personality and if you don’t like the character then odds that you like the book are small and i hated holden caulfield, he had this way of doing nothing and everything at the same time, also his manners of calling every person phonies yet still hanging out with them is the phoniest thing you can do. He was deeply depressed, so he didnt do much other than overthink and hangout with people he hates. The whole book happened in THREE DAYS yet it felt like years which again i think is wanted by jd salinger but good god gimme a break. Anyways i still put 3 stars because it’s still a good conversation book yk? Like i have so many things to say and to think about that any conversation about this book is better than the book itself
I hate character based books, because the whole book is based of the character’s personality and if you don’t like the character then odds that you like the book are small and i hated holden caulfield, he had this way of doing nothing and everything at the same time, also his manners of calling every person phonies yet still hanging out with them is the phoniest thing you can do. He was deeply depressed, so he didnt do much other than overthink and hangout with people he hates. The whole book happened in THREE DAYS yet it felt like years which again i think is wanted by jd salinger but good god gimme a break. Anyways i still put 3 stars because it’s still a good conversation book yk? Like i have so many things to say and to think about that any conversation about this book is better than the book itself
The protagonist is a whiny, rambling, hypocritical mess that physically pains me to read. Even if that is the point, I cannot recommend it
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
It's very frenetic. The 1940s slang is something else! But I liked that it explored the need for authenticity and individuality and mental health in its own way and the subject's thoughts and dialog and word choice emphasizes it perfectly. I was in the right headspace to read it. I'm glad I finally did. (Review manually transferred from digital logs.)
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this sort of book really makes u feel depressed all of a sudden. it really does
I honestly had high hopes for this "classic", but as I was halfway into it, I realized that Holden Caulfield was a major bore. The book was painstakingly hard to read, and it took me days to finish it. Character development was at a snail's pace and even at the end, I felt that the book accomplished nothing. Disappointing.