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Holden's sense of humor saved this book from being a total bore. I really don't get how he's "the voice of a generation". All I see is a sarcastic ass. The only thing that really makes him likable it's the time he spent with his sister. I get that this book is considered "episodic" but I didn't like the lack of flow. It was like reading a bunch of disjointed short stories. I'm not even sure what the big deal is.
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Why I read this is because of J.D. Salinger. I was intrigued by this man's mystery of his life. I finally got to see the documentary and knew I had to read this.
Did you know the author incorporated himself in this book?
I think this is one of the best literature I've ever read, it was so moving, so relatable to how I felt when I was Holden's age. As you read the book you will start to really get inside his head and understand him. I was so moved at the end of the bo ...more
Why I read this is because of J.D. Salinger. I was intrigued by this man's mystery of his life. I finally got to see the documentary and knew I had to read this.
Did you know the author incorporated himself in this book?
I think this is one of the best literature I've ever read, it was so moving, so relatable to how I felt when I was Holden's age. As you read the book you will start to really get inside his head and understand him. I was so moved at the end of the bo ...more
"This is my people shootin' hat."
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