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I first read this book sometime in junior high and didn't get a whole lot out of it. I just thought it was cool because the main character talked like a badass who didn't give a damn about what anyone thought. I suppose I just hadn't entered my Holden Caulfield phase yet. Since then I've read it about a billion more times and always come away feeling differently from it.
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So I picked up this book because it was one of those "oh my god, you haven't read that book?" book. I honestly don't get what all the fuss is about - but maybe that's because I went into reading this with absolutely no expectations.. (well except for that tiny one expecting an epic tale like.. I dunno, Moby Dick?)
Here is what I did like about the book. I liked how it made me feel like I was immersed in the time period. The language, the style of writing, the descriptions all made me feel as if I ...more
Here is what I did like about the book. I liked how it made me feel like I was immersed in the time period. The language, the style of writing, the descriptions all made me feel as if I ...more
The story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager. Highly overrated in my opinion. The language in the book and its attacks on the "hypocritical" adult world caused much notoriety and the book was banned in many communities. It still causes a needless splash. It seems that most banned books are not worth the time...generally not because of anything offensive, but by the silly content itself. Holden Caulfield is unremarkable to me. What's all the hubbub, bub?
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Not a favorite. Wasn't impressed by the writing style, and hated the subject. Depressed boy doesn't apply himself at school and trys to act more mature than he really is. Not much of a story in my opinion. Maybe I read it too late in life, but I don't even think that's the case, I just think it isn't my style.
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Jun 28, 2007
Jennifer
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Jul 12, 2007
Hannah
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really liked it
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Shelves:
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