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M. Azhaari Shah Sulaiman
Jan 15, 2020 rated it really liked it
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willy nilly,Holden was an antihero. Maybe Salinger's answer to the growing submissive, rat race life cycle, yes man culture around his time. A teenager's rebellious voice is perfect for this. ...more
Deborah Robb
Aug 20, 2012 rated it liked it
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This book would be appreciated more by someone that is 14-18 years old, although some may consider the language questionable for the younger end of the group I listed. I believe they would identify with the main character. From my perspective, it is written well. The main character seems lonely, isolated, angry, judgmental and phony. Lonely because he invites cab drivers to have a drink with him. Isolated because he blocks people out, avoids conversations, etc. . When it comes to girls, he needs ...more
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Nov 16, 2011 rated it really liked it
It's good but truly over rated ...more
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