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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
You can tell your in a 16 year old boys mind, lots of sexual talk.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
This book is not my typical genre or style but I found I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. At first, it was irritating to read 'goddam' every other sentence, but as I read along I realised that it was more of a reflection of the character's personality - his story is written in his manner of speech which was quite original.
The story kind of wandered for a while, and there was no pronounced storyline, but I kind of liked following Holden's life for a few days and getting to know more about him and his time.
I wouldn't have read this for pleasure or have chosen it, but I thought it was good for a 'High School English Class' book/Classic and worth a read.
Content: The story touched upon heavier themes but nothing serious happened
The story kind of wandered for a while, and there was no pronounced storyline, but I kind of liked following Holden's life for a few days and getting to know more about him and his time.
Spoiler
I thought his relationship with Jane was sweet and I was disappointed that he never ended up calling her, but I guess he will have the time to. I like how he planned to turn himself around but part of me still thought it would be cool if he ran away and started a simple life.I wouldn't have read this for pleasure or have chosen it, but I thought it was good for a 'High School English Class' book/Classic and worth a read.
Content: The story touched upon heavier themes but nothing serious happened
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3,5/5*
I've got mixed feelings on this one. While I really liked most of the book, sometimes I would feel a little tired of Holden's ramblings. I'll have to re-read this one sometime to get better impressions.
I've got mixed feelings on this one. While I really liked most of the book, sometimes I would feel a little tired of Holden's ramblings. I'll have to re-read this one sometime to get better impressions.
dark
emotional
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
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
Probably needs a reread to fully appreciate it
ugh. I certainly do not understand why this is a classic.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I came in with high expectations which led to some disappointment as I read this book for the first time. I think I definitely started liking it more during the last few chapters and after finishing. It’s young, immature, and quite obnoxious while also being incredibly human. Upon reflection, at least part of my annoyance with the main character was just me rejecting the pieces of myself that I feel I’ve out grown. A tale of loneliness and existential dread. I do think I would’ve enjoyed this much more had I read it as a teen instead.