Review by abhirupa - The Catcher in the Rye

abhirupa 's review for:

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

3.5

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Controversial opinion, I wish I would have read this in high school so I could have had the lessons about the time period and the setting surrounding the events of this book. It is an amazing feat when a book is so timeless but so grounded in the present moment simultaneously. I really felt for Holden, and I found myself hoping he eventually finds some peace when he is older. He isn't very likeable but most people aren't at that age, and it is pretty clear that he is going through some sort of manic/depressive episode in this novel. His most redeeming quality is his love for his siblings, especially his sister Phoebe. Overall, I can tell why this is a classic, but I wouldn't read it again.

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