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Summary: Whoever disliked this book and trashed it should seek help.
Review: I was obliged to read this novel in eleventh grade. Obviously, I cringed at the fact that I was being forced to read it, a book which looked dull and anything but promising. However, subsequent to reading this, I determined that this book might just be the most breath-taking book I've ever had the oppertunity of reading. Holden and the remainder of the characters were so realistically portrayed, you felt as if you were tagging along with them the entire time. I've read this ingenius book many, many times, and not once has it failed to entertain me.
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Summary: i'm picky, but this is a good read
Review: I don't read much cause it takes a something good to keep my attention. This book was suggested to me in english class, and i have to say it was a good read.
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Summary: Wonderful!!!!!
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. I loved the main character's rebellion against the things most people think are normal. His likes and dislikes remind of so many people I know. This book is awesomely real.
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Summary: The Greatest Book of all time
Review: Catcher in the Rye's greatness lies in its protagonist, Holden Caulfield. Holden's life is a perfect picture of adolescent male life, in the way he sees the world, in the way he sees himself, and especially in the way he sees other people. His concept of "phoniness" describes incredibly accurately the vast majority of adults in the world. Salinger manages to transmit emotions perfectly though Holden to the reader, and can show even the most ignorant, self-absorbed, and phony adults what its like to be a righteously despressed and pessimistic youth in a corrupt world. Holden even beat out Tom Sawyer to become the single greatest literary character of all time.
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Summary: Entirely overrated
Review: I just momentarily finished reading "Catcher in the Rye" and hated every part of it. In my opinion Holden Caufield represents the stereotypical teen-age preppie that has no idea what he wants out of life. Many argue that he is the epitome of teen age angst but I wonder how many teenagers actually wander aimlessly around NY for 3 days because they're fed up with the world. I'm 15 years old and I found Holden to be nothing more than a spoiled brat who thinks of nothing but himself and how the world has dissapointed him. It seems that Pheobe had more sense and direction than her older brother who was supposed to be her role model. I don't understand why everyone calls this book a "modern classic". Throughout the book I hoped that there would be some unifying concept at the end that would at least give some illusion of a plot or purpose. I was completely disapointed when the novel ended without any conclusion or resolution. If anyone thinks that I am completely misguided in my opinion, please email me and explain to me why this is such a wonderful book. I'd really like to understand why everyone loves this novel so much.
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Summary: Who Cares?
Review: This is just such a boring book. who cares about this guy who hates society or whatever. boring. like i need a book to tell me what's wrong with society. maybe this book is good for disillusioned teens who can't think for themselves. and most of all, i hate the fact that people say things like, "This book should be read by everyone!" i'm a teenager, but i think it stinks. when i'm 40 years old, i'll still think that it stinks. RAGE AGAINST THE LITERARY MACHINE!!!
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Summary: Thers's only one thing to be said, Profound !
Review: Amazing, I was supposed to read this book in high school & simply could'nt be bothered. After reading it for the fourth time, eight years after high school I wish I had of read it back then. Only one thing of importance to be said & that is, this book is extremly profound & must be read.
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Summary: I am the illegitimate son of Holden Caulfield and Boo Radley
Review: This is one of those books that haunts you. Much like a great film or a great piece of music The Catcher In The Rye stays with you, and that is how I judge greatness. This book is pretty much the angy loner's handbook. It seems like every stalker or mad gunman has a copy in his back pocket. I just gotta respect a book that makes people go insane...you know...like the bible. I would have to say Catcher is my second favorite book next to Paradise Lost. These are my opinions and I am absolutely correct.
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Summary: One of my all-time top ten
Review: Loved it as a kid, love it as an adult, an awesome coming of age that will always help you remember what it was like.
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Summary: My favorite book..even though I have read it 748,199 times.
Review: I have read this book numerous times. Although I am only 18, I can grasp the concepts, feelings, and thought the author was trying to display. I enjoyed, and found it humorous that the teenager who hates everything is scraping curse words off buildings and keeping his little sister, Phoebe amused. What a caring person and an excellent book for teens to become "interested" in reading.
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