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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?
Cate Bartholomew No you're not the only one. The character is annoying. The gratuitous language is grating with little literary significance. The plot is virtually non…moreNo you're not the only one. The character is annoying. The gratuitous language is grating with little literary significance. The plot is virtually non-existent. There are lots of books on teen angst out there. I prefer House of Dawn by M. Scott Momaday. It's somewhat similar with similar themes and writing style but much better written overall. (less)
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