The Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: Read some literary critisism
Review: The more I read about the book the more I understand it. The more I understand the book the better it becomes. Why are there so many idiots that decide that hate the book but then do not bother to try to understand why so many of us readers love the book so much? It is not boring and pointless. On the contrary, it is hilarious and has a plethora of latent meanings that make a person question the world. If you didn't like the book do yourself a favor: get a book of literary critism and read it. You probably will decide that you really did like it but you just didn't understand it. There are lots of reasons why Salinger does things the way that he does. Find out why. That way, if you still don't like the book, at least you can understand why you don't like it and not come off sounding like a completely illiterate flake of a human being.

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Summary: To be read by everyone
Review: The book is simply amazing. Salinger thoroughly tears apart our culture and our beliefs through the cynical 16-year-old, Holden Caulfield. This is the best book I have ever read (besides Quinn's Ishmael, of course) and I hope that everyone has a chance to read this book. Salinger pointed out to me mistakes in my own belief and life that I now thank him for. The book taught me a lot. Isn't that what books are for?

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Summary: It was interesting & witty, portraying teenage rebellion.
Review: Nice story for a teenager to read when he/she feels as if no one understands. Holden Caulfield does. He's a magnificently wriiten character with realistic beliefs. His antics at times are crazy but all the same entertaining. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK !!!

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Summary: How many do you own?
Review: Do you want a conversation starter? Carry this book around campus for a week and see how many people come up to you and tell you how much they loved reading it! I think it was excellent, and I own fie copies... it freaks out the roommates. *evil grin*

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Summary: Boring
Review: I never read such a boring, depressing or un-captivating book in my life. Please tell me what's the point. And isn't Caulden such a phony himself? Pleeease... However, I do welcome constructive comments on my comment. Please help me find anything interesting about the book by sending me an e-mail.

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Summary: A very moving book for me
Review: This has got to be my favorite book. There is just something about this book that takes control of you when you read it. Holden makes you think about things in your own life. He makes you question your believes. My feelings for this book are hard to put in words that is how high I place this book.

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Summary: A timeless classic
Review: Catcher in the Rye was an excellant book. Most high schoolers find it much easier to read than Hawthorne or Shakespere. The main character, Holden is very interesting. His strange ways and beliefs is what makes the book. Unfortunetly his attitude gets a little boring, and his strange ways tiresome. But Holden experiences keeps you anticipating from chapter to chapter. I recommend it to people of any age.

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Summary: Very inspiring with good examples.
Review: The book as a whole was very well written and had a good story to it. I enjoyed reading about the occurances in the few days of Holden's life. The slang terms and phrases that Holden uses was very convincing of telling the story of the life of a sixteen year old. The only part I didn't like was the ending. It didn't really end at all, because just all of a sudden things were ok again. It leaves the reader to sit there and wonder "what next?"

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Summary: A timeless book for all generations.
Review: This novel spoke directly to my heart and gave me insight on my life as it is now. I related to Holden on a very personal level, like that of a best friend or brother. It is reconmended to anyone pursueing a leap into the adult world or those adults trying to recapture their long lost innocence.

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Summary: One of the best books I ever read.
Review: I really enjoyed this novel because it is one of the best novels that I read in Nazareth that I can relate to. The way Holden described his life made me think about my own. I could relate with his how he thinks about his friends, family, and others. Most peole couln't see that he cared but I felt bad for him at some points. I definatly would recommend this novel to others.