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Summary: The Catcher in the Rye 3-ACE orange
Review: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger was a surprisingly interesting book! As a group we all agreed that it seemed unappealing at first, but in the end we found it to be the best book on the summer reading list. It described the experiences of a young man named Holden Caulfield after he was expelled from Pencey Prep School, a boarding school for boys. The author places Holden on a captivating journey through New York City and vividly describes every detail of it. These thoughts, adventures, and reactions are what make the book so easy for a teenager to relate to. J.D. Salinger created a story of excitement and intrigue that captured our attention and will do the same for you. We strongly recommend this book to people of all ages, especially young adults.
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Summary: Who does it love?
Review: This book isn't for everyone. The last reviewer put it well when he mentioned that the book will probably only appeal to the younger and not-so-popular crowd. I read it then, and then I read it just recently (I'm 27 now). Many of Holden's views hit home with me when I was younger and I appreciated and enjoyed that in him. And although I still agree with some of his views, his general attitude throughout the book seems ridiculous, lazy, and childish to me now (then again, he is 16). I felt myself getting annoyed by him and wishing someone would kick his butt into gear. This doesn't make it a bad book, though. There's a lot to be said for a book that means something different to different generations and for that I give it 3 stars. It might mean something different to different generations, but it won't necessarily appeal to all of them.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER
Review: Well, okay... maybe not quite, but it's pretty damn good. I was indeed forced to read this book for school, but I'm glad that I was. Holden is just soooo right about everything. Read it, hopefully you'll see what I mean. Some people say that it's a depressing book, but I would say the opposite. I was feeling somewhat down when I started reading it but by the end I felt much better. (Yeah, I read it in one sitting, it's that kind of book--read it now.)
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Summary: Caulfield as wry as ever
Review: Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye", is a wry, funny, though somewhat depressing individual. Wise behond his years, Holden finds so much of daily life to be filled with phoniness and ambiguity. His "job," as it were in a manner of speaking, is to save children from falling over the edge into adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" is a page-turner and I would highly recommend it. Even fifty years after its first being published, it rings true.Another book about a young man's battle with the powers that be is a much more recent novel titled "Love Songs of the Tone-Deaf" by Asher Brauner. It tells of a young man in modern days. This young man is similarly disenchanted with life. But he becomes involved with a girl who pulls him into political action. "Love Songs" is extremely humorous too, I found myself often laughing aloud.
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Summary: Comfort Read
Review: Since I am a teenager, this book helped to realize that I am not alone in insecurities and mistrials. He says everything that is on his mind, which is probably why this book is all about 1-2 days in his life. Although I think he drinks way too much, its still a good book
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Summary: A Thought Provoking Read
Review: This is the story of sixteen year old Holden Caulfield, a boy flunking out of a faumous prep school. He tries to prevent people from acting beyond their ages, and to keep childhood as long as possible. Holden leaves the school on a journey to find himself. He ends up in Manhatten. This book is filled with symbolism. The language used is raw and edgy. Holden shows us that it is very important what is on the inside and not out. It is a depressing work of fiction, but teaches many lessons.
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Summary: You have to think to understand a thinker
Review: I was forced to read this book for school. In the begnning it was extremly hard for me to get past the cursing and randomness of the book. I'm very anti-profanity. But once the book progressed and began to gain more depth, I felt more drawn in. I think everyone, in some small way can relate to Holden. Even though I hate the constant repitions of the book, I do like his random deep thoughts about...well...odd things. Like ducks. He likes ducks a lot, and wants to know where they go in the winter time. But you have to go even deeper than what Holden thinks. You are forced to take on the role of the psychoanalizer and see what is REALLY going on in Holden's head. There is a lot of symbolisim in the book that makes it more understandable, and for me more enjoyable after you catch it. Though I probably wouldn't have read it on my own time, I have to admit that by the end of the book, I had been dealt a pretty satisfying read. One note to anyone who reads the book: Figure out what the title means. It's pretty deep.
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Summary: Whither Holden?
Review: I first read this book at fourteen and remember it vividly. That was thirty-two years ago. I think the principal appeal of this book among young readers is that it is profoundly comforting. To discover someone else sharing your own fears, anxieties, confusion and cynicism, comes as both a shock and a relief. I remember reading in amazement as Holden expressed thoughts I thought were mine alone. To realize that a "grown up" (someone of my father's generation, no less!) wrote the book and created Holden, gave me my first inkling that perhaps things weren't as bad as they seemed. For the first time, I actually began to believe my parents when they laughed off my "problems," said they were just a part of growing up, and told me things would get better. I think this experience in reading the book is not atypical. Whether you like "Catcher" depends, I suppose, largely on your age and, perhaps, on which crowd you fit into in high school. The "popular," "cool," and "in crowd" types probably see only a whiny rich kid with nothing to complain of. To the rest of us, Holden was a kindred spirit and we re-read the book regularly. I last read "Catcher" about a dozen years ago. Holden and I no longer had much in common. I doubt I will read the book again. If you are young, confused, and wondering about your place in the world, read this book. (Just don't take it too seriously.) If you are older, (or, if young, have already achieved "popular," "winner" or "overachiever" status) you probably don't need to and will wonder what all the fuss is about. No matter. For many, this is a book you will never forget.
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Summary: Catcher in the Rye
Review: I think someone forced to read this book [for school] is not going to enjoy it as well as if you read it on your own. I haven't been asked to read the book for school, but I read it in my own time and enjoyed it. Reading it for a class, I think, would have ruined it for me. Holden is easy to relate with. He's a thinker. You share his thoughts throughout the book and I found myself agreeing with the majority of them. Though it was a fantastic book, I don't think it deserved as much acclaim as it did. I don't think it was a work of genius or a hard book to write. In my opinion, it read almost like a journal, almost. A journal where you are revealed every detail and every thought. If you were to reach into your mind and dig out your inner thoughts, I'd almost garantee you that they would match up easily with Holden's.
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read.
Review: Too bad most people don't get it. Probably too closed minded. Probably just a "phony."
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