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| The Catcher in the Rye | 
 enlarge | Author: J. Salinger
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  246 reviews
Sales Rank: 372
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised edition
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 014023750X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780140237504
ASIN: 014023750X
Publication Date: August 4, 1994
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 Although I have read this book 3 times in earlier years December 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found it full of new surprises this time around as I read it for a class. I can identify greatly with the main character, Holden Caulfield, as he roams through the streets of New York, looking for anything to give him some self confidence in his life. You can't help but feel sorry for him as he puts on facades of swearing and acting tough to compensate for yearning and loneliness. He is expelled from his school, and decides to leave several days early and spend some time in New York city before he faces the music of explaining his recent mishaps to his parents. Holden encounters all sorts of situations in the few days before he finally goes home, all of which are detailed in this book. J.D. Salinger writes a wonderful representation of what a teenage boy feels inside many times throughout his life, searching for acceptance, and self realization all in one step. The symbolizm which gives the book its title is masterful and is one of the more analyzed aspects of this American classic novel. I would rate this novel very high on a list for young adults, but would advise against for those under the age of 16 because of the profanity. Pick it up if you havent already and I promise that you wont be able to put it down!! I'd also recommend reading Tino Georgiou's bestselling novel--The Fates--if you haven't yet!
You've heard of it - now read it! December 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book you've known about all your life but have never read. Now's your chance. For me, nothing like I'd expected, and in many ways I'm glad I didn't read it as a teenager or I'd have identified with Holden Caulfield even more than I do now. If you doubted that a school set text could ever be a great modern read then think again. A slim volume but and epic journey into the soul.
Is the world really this bad? December 2, 2007
Are people really as fake, dishonest, and downright nasty as Holden seems to think they are? I suppose the answer lies in the eye of the beholder, but Holden sure uses a lot of cuss words in telling you his opinion! Basically, the book is a long diatribe of an angst-filled teenager against the perceived woes of the world, and I actually agree with a good deal of what Holden has to say. Holden is an especially insightful and perceptive teenager as well, adding to the story and making it relevant to readers of all ages. An obvious point is that the book is most likely autobiographical in many ways, as most novels are. Many people are indeed phonies, Holden, especially through your eyes. Author of Adjust Your Brain: A Practical Theory for Maximizing Mental Health.
 no! November 29, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
like many other people i read this because of the hype and the so called fantastic writing that was to be experienced in this novel. I wish i hadn't bothered!I found myself bored after about 30 pages and had to practically drag myself through to the end of the book. Don't bother, read a proper book!
great book November 7, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read this book several times and it has inspired me while writing 3 pieces of coursework. If you loved it like i loved it (which is enough to come here and write this) then you should also read:
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky
and This Book Will Save Your Life - A.M. Homes
Similarly, if you have read and loved any of the above, you shoud read Catcher in the Rye, which is probably better advise if you are on this page considering buying it. Buy it!
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