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The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

Start date: May 15, 2016

Finish date: June 14, 2016

Discussion: Children's Classics Buddy Reads

Discussion leader: Rosemarie

Why we're reading this: YA Classic came in 3rd in the Poll.
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What Members Thought

Aug 06, 2013 Brandy rated it liked it

I had too much hype for this before reading this, I don't understand what people love about this book, it was ok, I kept trying to keep in mind it was from the point of view of a 16 year old boy with no idea what he wanted to do with his life. I wanted to get to the end of this book but found most of the very dry and depressing. I would recommend this for a young reader not a 40-year-old like myself. ...more

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Aug 03, 2021 Supeng rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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No wonder they call the classics timeless. They’re timeless for a reason.

My favourite read in a long, long time. For all the reasons they banned this book, they are so insignificant compared to the lessons and relatability many teens must have taken away from this coming-of-age book.

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