A review by mawar12
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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

3.75

I kinda like that this book kinda sounded a bit modern even when it was published in 1951. I feel like its a lot lighthearted than what I would expect(especially when everyone seems to talk about how controversial it is). But i feel like it was okay, I put this on as an audiobook and in my opinion it was quiet a vibe, except of course there was some SA themes and depressing thing. I feel like this captured the feelings of a depressed teen well. overall, im definitely confused why this book is controversial at all. Its not amazing but its not terrible either.
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