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Jade asked this question about The Catcher in the Rye:
Am i the only person who fails to understand why this book is considered a classic, to me it was boring and tedious and the plot failed to engross me as many other books have?
Shreya Saxena Not every classic can engross your imagination. For me, Emma by Jane Austen was the most boring novel I have ever read. That said, I know why I didn't…moreNot every classic can engross your imagination. For me, Emma by Jane Austen was the most boring novel I have ever read. That said, I know why I didn't like it. The story is about Emma, a rich spinster who fancies herself as being a responsible match-maker. It didn't appeal to me, but going by the times when the novel is written, I can reasonably understand why a talented girl like Emma had nothing better to do rather than poking her nose in everybody's personal lives.
Catcher In The Rye is hailed because about it's 'direct', hard hitting nature. The writer unabashedly uses the language, pretty much the same way as any teenager does. It was banned in schools and was criticized because of the tone used and the rebellious central character portrayed in it.
Why it is loved? That's a subjective question.
I liked it because it connected well with me. Like Holden, we all face dilemmas in our lives - of not being able to decide to give a call to someone who we miss for the fear of being judged, the monotony of our lives frustrates us and I guess we all, at sometime or the other have felt like a loser at school or college or office.
However, we find solace in little things of life, like Holden does in his sister.
I wish I could go on and on about it, but I am not writer. You can find the explanation about the book and its theme online. Why it is named 'Catcher In The Rye' and the character sketches. Maybe you get some fresh perspective.
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