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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
holden sucks but i am also holden you know?
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
IDCCCCC FIVEEE BIG ASS STAAAARS i love you Holden, i am him, he is me.
The book was marvelous, but wishing for an actual plot.
It's a short read but such a fun and compelling story.
This was one of my must reads in highschool. All around me, every other student in my English class hated this book. Yet for me, for the first time, the studied text was not just enjoyable, it was fantastic. I was blown away at the time that I could actually enjoy a school must read.
While it's a little dated for modern readers, it's such a well told story. It deserves being read in more depth than just a precursory overview.
While it's a little dated for modern readers, it's such a well told story. It deserves being read in more depth than just a precursory overview.
The Catcher in the Rye" is a decent book that delves into themes like depression, alienation, and the confusion many teenagers face as they struggle to make sense of their emotions and experiences. J.D. Salinger does a great job of bringing us into the mind of the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, a deeply troubled and critical young man.
Holden’s perspective is raw and unfiltered—he sees the world as phony, shallow, and largely meaningless, and he doesn't shy away from criticizing nearly everything around him. Despite his cynicism, he clings to a few things he genuinely cares about, like his younger sister, Phoebe, and the memory of his deceased brother, Allie. His disdain for school, his uncertainty about his future, and his struggles with connecting to people make him a relatable character for anyone who has felt lost or disillusioned.
It’s easy to get frustrated with Holden because of the decisions he makes, the way he thinks, and how he behaves. But, at the same time, I understand him. He feels alone in the world—craving a meaningful connection while being surrounded by people who either don’t listen to him or don’t care about what he has to say. Adults treat him like a child, giving him generic advice about applying himself to school, and his so-called "friends" don’t truly engage with him on a deeper level. The only people Holden feels close to are his siblings. However, his brother D.B. has moved away, and his brother Allie, who he clearly loved deeply, has passed. That leaves his little sister Phoebe as the only person who truly listens to him and cares for him. Even though she’s just a child and doesn’t fully understand his struggles, she’s the only meaningful connection he has left.
One of the book's strengths is how easy it is to read. Salinger’s writing is simple, straightforward, and incredibly entertaining, making it accessible despite the heavy themes.
Overall, while Holden’s outlook can be difficult to stomach at times, his story is honest and raw. Salinger captures the angst, isolation, and yearning for connection that many teenagers experience but can’t always articulate. It's a good book for readers who want to explore the mind of someone grappling with existential questions and searching for meaning in a world that often feels empty, unkind and phony. I mean, it’s a good book, really, it is. It’s easy to read, and it’s entertaining, and if you don’t think so, well, I don’t know what to tell you, I really don’t.
Holden’s perspective is raw and unfiltered—he sees the world as phony, shallow, and largely meaningless, and he doesn't shy away from criticizing nearly everything around him. Despite his cynicism, he clings to a few things he genuinely cares about, like his younger sister, Phoebe, and the memory of his deceased brother, Allie. His disdain for school, his uncertainty about his future, and his struggles with connecting to people make him a relatable character for anyone who has felt lost or disillusioned.
It’s easy to get frustrated with Holden because of the decisions he makes, the way he thinks, and how he behaves. But, at the same time, I understand him. He feels alone in the world—craving a meaningful connection while being surrounded by people who either don’t listen to him or don’t care about what he has to say. Adults treat him like a child, giving him generic advice about applying himself to school, and his so-called "friends" don’t truly engage with him on a deeper level. The only people Holden feels close to are his siblings. However, his brother D.B. has moved away, and his brother Allie, who he clearly loved deeply, has passed. That leaves his little sister Phoebe as the only person who truly listens to him and cares for him. Even though she’s just a child and doesn’t fully understand his struggles, she’s the only meaningful connection he has left.
One of the book's strengths is how easy it is to read. Salinger’s writing is simple, straightforward, and incredibly entertaining, making it accessible despite the heavy themes.
Overall, while Holden’s outlook can be difficult to stomach at times, his story is honest and raw. Salinger captures the angst, isolation, and yearning for connection that many teenagers experience but can’t always articulate. It's a good book for readers who want to explore the mind of someone grappling with existential questions and searching for meaning in a world that often feels empty, unkind and phony. I mean, it’s a good book, really, it is. It’s easy to read, and it’s entertaining, and if you don’t think so, well, I don’t know what to tell you, I really don’t.
I read this as an attempt to get out of a reading slump… I think it’s going to put me in an even bigger one
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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