The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

304 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The “brilliant, funny, meaningful novel” (The New Yorker) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature – and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books.The hero-narrator of The ...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 50%
sad 38%
dark 31%
funny 31%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
tense 11%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 39%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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