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Summary: Insightful
Review: The Catcher in the Rye is a masterful insight on Salinger's part into the peculiarities of the human mind. He excells in capturing the subconcious concerns of Holden while writing in a first person stream of conciousness style. And excellent read.
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Summary: Intriguing Masterpiece
Review: When I first read this book, I had no idea where it was heading, as the writer just jumped straight into the plot. As I continued through the story, I began to think that Holden was just as phony as the many people that he hates, though soon, I began to realise that his negative attitude is a result of being let down too many times, thereby, he seeing no point in making an effort himself. I find his protection of Phoebe incredibly sweet, considering the type of person he is, and the fact that he wants to protect her from the 'real world'shows that he is scared that she might one day become like those 'phonies'. This is an amazing book, which will captivate your mind. An extremely positive recommendation comes from this girl.
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Summary: I really liked this one, if you want to know the truth :)
Review: I just finished reading this book, an excellent work in my opinoin. I am going to be a freshman in college, and so for me, this book really dealt with a lot of issues I am pondering. I loved the discussions of fake or "phony" people, because, like Holden, phony people or people that do phony things really get to me. Also, I really liked reading about Holden's thoughts of not knowing what he wanted to do and not understanding the point of silly classes in school. The book really related to me, and while I do know a few people that didn't enjoy it, I think that in most cases, this is a book that will be cherished and remembered.
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Summary: a REAL story, but it seems to drag on
Review: The story and characters are real to life with the problems of teenagers, but Holden (the main character) seems to complain a little too much. The book starts off well and then drags on, and on with all the stuff and people he hates. I would still recomend reading it though.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I'm a teenager who 100% relates to Houlden. This is a great book and a must read for every teenager. If your looking for a good book this is it.
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Summary: I did not much enjoy the rough edges of this book.
Review: I read this book as chosen summer reading for my freshman year. I was quite offended by the extreme use of vulgarity and the numerous references to sexual situations. I found this book morally disturbing that this 16 year old is on the verge of a mental breakdown and nobody seems to notice or care.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: It amazes me how many people who do not like this book fail to recognize the book's strength. The book is not about phony hero types (go to Danielle Steele for those). Hero books are a dime a dozen. Its about feeling alienated, alone, confused and many other adolescent experiences. Most of all, its about a boy's search for meaning in his life. The reason this book sells so well is that it represents more realistic experiences of an adolescent boy's life rather than idealistic ones.
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Summary: "It killed me..."
Review: Even though this book isn't exactly recent, it still is a valid written expression of many teenagers' mood. I read the book last winter and, when I read it, I could feel like Holden. I realised that my thoughts and my way of thinking was pretty similar to Holden's. I could understand his rebellion and almost agree with it. I felt like him very much.I think "The Catcher in the Rye" is an aethernal book. Every teenager, no matter if it'll be in 200 years time, will identify himself with Holden Caulfield. If you're an adolescent and you read that book, as I did, it's like you are reading your diary. That's the way it is. Every one of us, at some point in life, will find himself thinking like Holden. Holden will always be alive in our minds.
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Summary: An interesting portrayal of adolescent life in the fifties.
Review: The Catcher in the Rye is definitely an engaging novel with an engaging (albeit obnoxious) main character. I recomend this novel to anyone who has ever felt the pressures of adolescence and wondered what would happen to them if... I wish Salinger had written more novels.
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Summary: It's simple...it's good.....read the book
Review: THis book is a good book. The wonderful piece of literature has been taughtall over the world, translated tinto different languages...Most teeenagers would like the book.
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