A review by karmasbookshelf
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

reflective fast-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

4.5

Gave this book another try since my sister is reading it for school. My thoughts on it haven't really changed since I first read this a couple of years ago. It's a plotless book, it definitely relies on its main character and unfortunately for me I absolutely despite Holden. Having said that, while for this exact same reason younger me didn't enjoy the book, as of today I find my dislike for him one of the, if not the main reason why I love the book, love having strong feelings about characters, it's one of my favorite hobbies