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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?

Fernando I'm only on page 102. This is the first time I've read it. I had it on the shelf for a while and I purchased it on a lark given that it's supposed to …moreI'm only on page 102. This is the first time I've read it. I had it on the shelf for a while and I purchased it on a lark given that it's supposed to be the book that gets you on the government’s watch list. It just now started getting interesting for me. I took a look at some of the comments and noticed that most of the negative remarks were made by 30 somethings and below. I’m 45. I’ve seen some things. At page 102 I can start to relate to Holden. I wonder if the age thing means the book is starting to loose it’s meaning to current society or if all these negative critics may have a different point a view if they were to read in again later in life. Only time will tell.(less)

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