Jez Keighley answers “Am i the only person who fails to...”

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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?

Jez Keighley To be honest I think it's over-rated. It has some good points (Holden's sister, his memories of his brother), but on the whole the annoying narrator (…moreTo be honest I think it's over-rated. It has some good points (Holden's sister, his memories of his brother), but on the whole the annoying narrator (holden) is too much. It doesn't do it for me.(less)

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Zee I found the stories about his sister and brother interesting... if only the rest of the book was as good.
Feb 23, 2017 05:21AM · flag

Mary Fedyszyn Of course he does nothing for you, Jez. Leave Holden alone.. You have nothing in common with Holden. In fact, the farther away you stay from Holden, t ...more
Jan 15, 2018 03:12PM · flag

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