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Every few years I reread this book...one of the first books I ever read that made me think 'how did the author know I was feeling that same way?' This book has become entwined with my youth and all the possibilities that existed at the beginning of my 'life road'. Highest recommendation.
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May 21, 2019
Auntie Terror
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did not like it
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Really, I've no idea why this is read in school so much still. It's horribly dated, including lots of smoking and drinking for minors. [Prtf]
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I loved this book and would re read it.over and over again
Had to read this for school... Nope, just nope.
{3.5} No estaba muy segura en darle 3 o 4 estrellas así que en medio, es que sí me gustó pero esperaba más. Al estar leyendo alguno de los mensajes que deja este libro, me conmovió e hizo que mejorara mi perspectiva acerca de este clásico (aunque a muchos no les parece que sea clásico, lo es). Después de hacer una pequeña investigación de la influencia de esta obra, me hizo apreciarle y en parte es cierto que hay muchos libros por ahí basados en <í> The Catcher in the Rye . Lo que más me gusto e
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I especially liked how Salinger explored themes of alienation and isolation -- an urge to belong and leave a mark on this planet. Thus, I easily empathised with Holden's angst and existential crisis. Not only this but the chapters were not too long nor too short; a nice length situated between the two.
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Feb 07, 2015
Rebecca M.
marked it as to-read
Mar 18, 2015
Angel
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May 21, 2015
Vipin Yadav
marked it as to-read
Jul 12, 2015
Susanna Bohacsik
marked it as to-read
Nov 16, 2016
Ankit Saxena
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it was ok
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