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A review by brassnbooks
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Somewhere between 3.75 and 4 stars
Holden is just such an unenjoyable character than halfway through the book I start hating how phony it is (little joke there)
I get he's supposed to be depressed and all but damn like he's clearly depressed never got over his brother dying and has had pedophilic encounters multiple times in his life which yes no wonder he's how he is it's just not written in an enjoyable way and ik people will argue depression isn't enjoyable but whatever
It was a nice enough read in that I like when the character is the focus but it ultimately feels like it goes nowhere especially the ending like oh boy Holden got institutionalized big whoop
Holden is just such an unenjoyable character than halfway through the book I start hating how phony it is (little joke there)
I get he's supposed to be depressed and all but damn like
It was a nice enough read in that I like when the character is the focus but it ultimately feels like it goes nowhere especially the ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Pedophilia