Reviews

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

wigglewip's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

ajasreader's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

incso's review against another edition

4.0

a disjointed thought dump about the book:
-I personally don't think one necessarily needs to identify with Holden (I didn't much) to like the book, as many other readers suggest but instead, understand him. It's kind of ironic to think of the hate Holden receives because of his character being misinterpreted, when

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all he's wanted is to be understood.

- It was interesting to see how Holden himself was

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a phony, if one holds him up to his own standards.

- His relationship with his sister was very heartwarming.

scarlet21's review against another edition

funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

marisolo's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

danh171717162626's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

shanabk's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

Although I expected it to be more impressive due to its reputation, I still enjoyed the story. It reads smoothly and there's nothing particularly difficult about the narrative, just a guy telling what he’s going through. I absolutely loved the ending too, probably because Phoebe reminds me of my little sister. 

thisischivu's review against another edition

5.0

People always claim Holden's whiney, but that's being young. I also played him for a theater scene in high school, so that's my bias.

hilsbooks's review against another edition

dark

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Arguably the worst book I’ve ever read, made me feel manic 

varunsharma's review against another edition

sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25