The Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: Read this book!!
Review: I loved this book, i couldn't put it down! If you have a chance to pick up this book at your local library. It was very intellectually written and I would read it again if I had the chance!

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Summary: Most beloved novel of the 20th century.
Review: I just reread this for about the 12th time (I'm 47) and was reminded of just how importantant this book was to me when I was growing up. The first time I read this book, when I was about 13, I was amazed that there was someone else in the world that thought like I did. It let me know that I was not alone and I was not a weirdo. My favorite book of all time and my choice for best novel of the 20th century.

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Summary: So far, one of the best books I've ever read.
Review: I learned that I would have to read this book in my English class this year, so I decided to read it on my own first. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but I love it! The book is fabulously written. J.D. Salinger did a great job of making Holden Caulfield come to life, and sound like a teenager that really existed! I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially teenagers, because it really speaks to you.

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Summary: Best ever book!!
Review: BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!! im not really a big reader but i was going on a trip and wanted a book to read.. by chance i stumbled upon catcher and the rye, i knew it was some sort of classic or something and figured its always good to know those books.. so i purchased it, i couldn't put it down!!

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Summary: STILL IN VOGUE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Review: Our Book Club just finished reading another angst ridden novel about several young adults coming of age called PSEUDO COOL. This lead to all of us referring to this classic coming of age tale that really drives home the angst of growing up and trying to find a place in the world.

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Summary: Awesome! Even better the second time!
Review: "The Catcher in the Rye" is probably the best piece of american literature of the 20th century... although that may be debated. Either way, the style of writing was awesome. The character "Holden" just becomes a 'friend' of yours in a way. And through everything he goes through, regardless of the scenario, you don't lose interest, it only keeps growing. When i read it the second time, i was able to follow more, just the writing style, and it was just so smooth and free-flowing. Honestly, a great piece of work.

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Summary: Hi Chuck from Jonny Lang
Review: This book is my favorite! Chuck's too

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Summary: Much more than a rites-of-passage novel
Review: To quote the author, Catcher in the Rye is the kind book were, "Once you've read it, you wish the author was a great friend of yours and you could ring him on the phone whenever you wanted". On first sight, we are stuck by Salinger's simple style, and as readers we grow more and more appreciative of Holden's language, as he appears to draw us closer and closer as first a friend, then a confidante. We notice upon further reading the downward spiral the lead character's mentality is beginning to take, but never does the book become painful to read, our sympathy for his character remains unaltered. Perhaps this is due to the singular style of writing that Salinger seems to possess, the ability to expertly involve the reader, or perhaps it is due to the sensitive, real - world characterisation. Whatever the reason, seldom has a book representing aleination from modern American culture (see for example Lolita or A Confederacy of Dunces) been so sensitively and delicatly construsted. After reading such a book, you will find your view of conventional society radically altered!

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Summary: i loved it
Review: i never thought that i would read a book that made me understand myself so well. i mean this book might have made people feel depressed, but it made me realize what i want in life. it was beautifully written, and i hope that someday i will read a book that is as amazing as this one.

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Summary: What an incredible book
Review: This book is absolutely incredible. If I could, I would go on and on but I think it would be too long. It has had a major impact on American Literature and culture, and it is extremely well-written and heart-felt. It is a masterpiece of American Literature, and should be read.