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

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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

3.5

people say they don’t like this book because of the inappropriate language and scenes that occur but i feel like that adds to the theme of adulthood in the novel. it is definitely not the best book i’ve ever read but holden’s intimate moments with the reader make the book special. holden, the main character, is very irritating sometimes but there are moments where you just can’t hate him. it is very angsty and truly a book of a teenager’s angsty mind (at times i would definitely relate to holden). the ending was disappointing though but i would recommend. 
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