The Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: Holden is very abnormal
Review: This book was pathetic and very unreasonable. Not every teenager is like Holden so I really can't relate to the book. A seventeen year old student generally does not wonder off to the city especially in 1945.

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Summary: Catcher in the Rye: A requirement for growing up
Review: This book illustrates the problems associated with a highschool boy losing his innocence. It explores aspects of life which we have all had to deal with while growing up. This book takes all of the pain and anger involved with the transition from child to adult and compresses it into one book. The Catcher in the Rye is undoubtedly one of the most influential books of this century. If you are a student in highschool, you must read this book. Without it, you are missing out.

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Summary: Catcher In The Rye is a very very good and intresting book.
Review: Catcher In The Rye describes a few days in the life of Holden Caulfield after he has been thrown out of Percy University. I think it is a very good book and it is very well written. Even though there is alot of swearing in this book I think that almost anyone would enjoy reading this book, I know I did.

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Summary: Catcher in the Ryes theme?
Review: I thought this book was really great. Its like, you felt exactly what he was saying. You were Holden. However, I am a little confused..about the plot. I know about everything that happened, but what was the theme of this book? If anyone can help me, please email me at [e-mail] ASAP!! thanks

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Summary: IT'S ONE MY FAVORITE BOOKS!
Review: It's a great book. Holden was this depressed guy with cynical thoughts on his head. It touched me. I couldn't put it down. It's easy to understand and you won't get bored of it. The only problem I see with this book is it's too short. I would've read it if it was the longest book ever written.

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Summary: My Favorite Book- A True Masterpiece
Review: To everyone who has not read this book, I say to you read it. This book is my favorite book as I have read it at least four or five times. Everyone can seem to identify with the main carachter Holden and his teenage rebellion. It also shows us, through Holden's love for his sister, that even the seemingly roughest people we know still have a smooth, tender heart. Salinger has written an excellent book with of great prose, beautiful flow, and great monolouges and dialouges of Holden. His ability to show us so clearly how Holden feels is simply extra icing on a great cake. I would recommed this book to anyone, despite any contraversies that arise around it. Although it hasn't changed my life, it has changed the way I think. Please pick it up, because you won't be able to put it down.

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Summary: A realistic look at the life of a teenager
Review: Throughout these reviews, I have read horrible things about Salinger's style and the character of Holden Caulfield. Obviously, the people who feel this way are idiots who can't handle any type of syntax but the basic, mediocre subject/verb dribble. This novel is the best I've ever encountered. Some readers seem to miss the fact that Holden is talking to a psychiatrist- the reason for his rants. You don't go to a shrink to say everything's fine. You go to complain. Salinger's insight into the mind of the clinically depressed is amazing. I can't imagine anyone not falling in love, or at least empathizing, with Holden.

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Summary: THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL
Review: The absolute best book I have ever read--ever.It is a jab at society(in the 50's),it shows just how stupid we can be sometimes.It is dead on characterization,everyone has thier own distinguishable personalities--and you follow Holden through the book seeing his depression rise and his mental health decline.His relationship with his little sister is touching and shows the characters hidden kindness---you get to feel Holdens personality through the thoughts that go through his head.It allows you to figure out why Holden is the way he is today(i.e brother dying, numerous expulsions)and lets you feel for him. I guarentee after you read the first chapter you will be hooked.With heavy regret I cannot give this book more than 5 stars,because it is better than the "Perfect" book.The true great American novel.If you have not read it yet,get it today!!

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Summary: goddam!
Review: this is the best book i've read. the main character holden caulfield relates to every teenager in the world. no one could ever portray someone as well as J.D. Salinger. I actually fell in love with holden while i was reading this book. you can't read this a little at a time though. you have to read it all at once. my favorite part is where he's talking about Jesus and the disciples. Just the way he talks makes the book enjoyable. I'm in love with Holden Caulfield!

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Summary: Amazing
Review: Don't let the fact that the murderer of Lennon read this book many times stop you from reading it.I read it and absolutely loved it.Holden becomes your personal friend who tells you everything he thinks.I feel sorry for any body who hasn't read it.!