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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
4.0
dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

reading this, it was pretty evident to me why this is a classic. it’s one of those books where you can’t analyze it without revealing pieces of yourself. holden can be relatable, insufferable, deeply mentally ill, and any combination thereof, but how you come out viewing him will vary with your experiences. he’s an extremely compelling protagonist with clear unresolved trauma and identity issues that makes him easy to root for even as he’s making all the wrong choices.

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