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?
Maryam No, you are not. I have exactly the same POV. Couldn't understand why this book is this much famous. Maybe because I am reading it too late. The book …moreNo, you are not. I have exactly the same POV. Couldn't understand why this book is this much famous. Maybe because I am reading it too late. The book is written 65 years ago and it may mean something for the people living in 1950s. (less)
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