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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I thought that I will never enjoy this book the moment I started reading it but once I got to know Holden better and understand him, I discovered that from all of the characters in the different books that I got to meet, my heart goes out with him the most. It was like I’m watching a part of me in the past as I read his story.
Then there are the touching parts with his little sister. I love it, I also love how he view things in his life. I know know why a lot of teenagers can relate to this book (though I’m not a teenager anymore, I still could relate). I’m so glad I was able to read this book
Then there are the touching parts with his little sister. I love it, I also love how he view things in his life. I know know why a lot of teenagers can relate to this book (though I’m not a teenager anymore, I still could relate). I’m so glad I was able to read this book
slow-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
this book about a mentally ill teenage boy on a bender is just like my life ! …. in a way
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Sexual assault
The second last chapter is so beautiful. A great story about teenage rebellion. I wish it focused more on the relationship between holden and phoebe because that was honestly the best part.
hopeful
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
adventurous
reflective
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I found it such a fun book to read. It’s interesting to see inside a struggling, teenage boys mind, and hear about his day to day life through his narrative. It feels like he is actually talking to you like a friend, being honest and open. Although he doesn’t like a lot of things, I believe this is due to the trauma he has experienced throughout his life at such a young age. Some people believe he is mentally ill or just annoying, but I think it is a good insight to the mind of a traumatised teenage boy who is misunderstood by society.