Native American Heritage Month
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?
Tal Zeiger I think the point of this book, is the main character's thoughts on life, and the people he meets. This book really creates a great character, and aft…moreI think the point of this book, is the main character's thoughts on life, and the people he meets. This book really creates a great character, and after all this book introduced a whole new genre created by J.D. Salinger. Also, I think the book is very powerful because what Holden is saying, it's all just him being honest, and sometimes it's just the authors thoughts being told through the book. (less)
flag
More questions about The Catcher in the Rye…
Image for The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more