November and December 2024 - Classic Group Read - The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (spoiler free thread)

[Alannah]

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger – This timeless coming-of-age novel follows 16-year-old Holden Caulfield as he wanders New York City after being expelled from school, struggling to find meaning and honesty in a world he sees as fake. Funny, cynical, and deeply human, it captures the confusion of growing up and the longing to protect innocence in an imperfect world. A perfect pick for readers who enjoy introspective characters and sharp, emotionally charged storytelling.

[Alannah]

This is the spoiler-free thread, if you have already read the book or wish to discuss possible spoilers, please go here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[LauraT]

One of the most important XX Century novel for Angloamerican Literature; studied in University!!! By Salinger I prefere Nine Stories - A Perfect Day for Bananafish is what I always say in a great seaside day, not considering its ending! - or Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction. But it'll be interesting to see what you think

[Ruth]

I absolutely hated this book and have no desire to read it ever again. Holden Caulfield annoyed me so much I wanted to b..ch slap him. 🤣 Don’t gang up on me now, it’s just my opinion. . Thank goodness we all have different tastes.

[Greg]

Ruth wrote: "I absolutely hated this book and have no desire to read it ever again. Holden Caulfield annoyed me so much I wanted to b..ch slap him. 🤣 Don’t gang up on me now, it’s just my opinion. . Thank goodn..."

Holden is a polarizing character for sure Ruth!

[LauraT]

Definitly so Greg!!!