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Karen
Jan 24, 2014 rated it liked it
This is a re-read. I've been reading Salinger's work, and I have to admit that I liked it better this time around, but not as much as I enjoyed his short stories. I think the difference is this: Holden Caulfield comes across as an immature whiney spoiled brat, and only children are worthy of his attention (all adults are phony); and his short stories are more mature, his writing flows more smoothly. ...more
Shannon
Feb 27, 2008 rated it liked it
Not what I expected. Good, just not what I expected to be "Catcher in the Rye".
Recommend it though.
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Mar 20, 2008 rated it it was ok
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Kara
Mar 20, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 24, 2008 rated it really liked it
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Apr 29, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Feb 07, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Jan 22, 2014 marked it as to-read