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Summary: why is it baned?
Review: I read this book, and i want to know why it is banded form school reading, its a percetly good book and everone should read it.
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Summary: DUDE
Review: This is a great book. It really relates to real life. I can't see why anyone would want to ban this really cool book, but that is just my opinion.
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Summary: From a 15 year old who does not like to read...
Review: ... this was a great book! And for me to say that it was a great book, trust me, it's gotta be interesting. I won't say much more, the other 800+ comments sum it all up, but I just had to add my comment. If you're not going to be forced to read it in high school, go out yourself and read it.
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Summary: not the best
Review: I personally didn't like this book, contrary to the fact that it is considored a classic I didn't think that the book was all that inetersting, it was only 2demensional. If you want to read a beautifully written and interesting book about human nature, read one flew over the cuckoo's nest, otherwise, who wants to read a book about a kid complaining about everything.
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Summary: The word 'classic' does not do it justice.
Review: I get somewhat disconcerted when I read, with disgust, the reviews given by those philantines who chose to give this book 1 star. There reasons are generally as follows. They either: Don't get it. Think it has no plot or are put off by the 'swearing'To those who say they don't get it, I ask, does the fact that your ignorance of the book's significant meaning mean that it is suddenly worthless? The book is read on a personal level. Rather chose not to review it because giving it one star just because you didn't see it's purpose is like a 12 year old critisising Chaucer. Those who dislike the book because it has no plot are even more ignorant than those who who don't understand it. Because, the only thing you are doing is saying that because there is no Steven King action or Wilbur Smith adventure or Tarantino twist that it is not worth it. For 'chrissake' Pride and Prejudice' has little plot either, are you saying that it is 1 star material too. Literature is not aboub thrilling polts of intrigue, it is about social comentary and art and the things that make us human. If you want a plot go and read Michael Criton's commercial stuff. And finally to those who lambast it for 'swearing'. I have heard worse language in Barney. Yes, there is blasphamy but it was justified in terms of the books actual meaning. Other than that the only word that might upset those who are so putritan is 'crap' and that should surely be cause a huge public outrage...please grow up. This book has touched me more than any other. Ignore the crits. read it.
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Summary: Lively, in-your-face cynical views of a troubled adolescent
Review: The story is completely narrated by the main character, Holden Caulfield, so there is very little, if any, conversation. Holden is a troubled teenager who has been kicked out of a private high school just before Christmas vacation. Like any teenager, he isn't eager to tell his parents that he's been kicked out of school. He's also getting very frustrated watching all the "phonies" in his dorm. But he's not expected home until Wednesday and it's Saturday. He decides to just leave school and spend a few days in New York City before going home. Holden takes you on a tour of New York City from the dark side of a person with little money and nothing to do. His outlook is very negative, but this is not surprising when you find out how nothing really goes his way. The story is told in a language diffirent from today's. His cut down remarks are "phonies" and describe their looks or actions as "crumby". It takes a little getting used to. Holden can't seem to get a break from his friends, teachers, or his family. His older brother is a successful writer, but Holden thinks he's sold out because he works in Hollywood. His other brother died while young and you can tell it bothers him. I kept reading because I was curious what was meant by the title, The Catcher in the Rye, and was still a little confused, to tell you the truth, when it was explained.
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Summary: Sheer Brilliance
Review: This book makes me want to be angry, sixteen and living in the 50's
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Summary: "The classic to live by"
Review: The Catcher in the Rye is the best book I have ever read. I can relate to Holden but I still look apon him as a stranger. This book flows really easily and the dialoge is addicting so it literally is a book that you can't put down. If you haven't read this "bible" yet, you're missing so much inspiration that is nessesary to create meaning. Do yourself a favor a buy this book on the spot.
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Summary: WOW
Review: What more can I say, with the added bonus of being allowed to say 'sonovabitch'in english class - you can't go wrong!
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Summary: must read for anybody
Review: This is a fictitious book which mirrors reality. A classic picture of a teenager disillusioned with the world.
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