“i loved this book, i've read it multiple times.”
“what's this book about”
“yea i agree too because haldon acutally wanted to be the catcher in the book and it was really kool how it related to the book title and everything”
“I both agree and disagree with you. I think that J.D Salinger did a good job when it came to naming the book. I thought that the character had an interesting thought when he was thinking about catching all of the children as they are about to fall off of the cliff. I think that this fit his mindset of wanted to be the person preserve all of the innocence of the world. But, although Holden was a easy character to relate to it was not enough to hold my interest in the book. I found it rather tedious to read though.”
“This is such a great book. But I really think you need to reread it to get exactly what it is that Holden was struggling with. I do think he was a bit unstable, but his feelings were easy to relate to. He was disgusted with the world and the loss of innocence in things, like protecting his sister from dirty words sprayed over building walls. And so instead of growing up, he wanted to be the one who preserves that innocence. Really, J.D. Salinger was brilliant with his choice of the title.”
“I liked the last 100 pgs”
“I've always firmly believe that it's a book you'll either love or hate, and either sympathise with Holden or find him incredibly annoying. I'm on the side that loves this book dearly.”
“I read the 1st 100 pgs and didnt like”
“Am I the only one who thinks this book is hilarious? Holden tries to talk in this misanthropic voice (and I believe there is some true disillusionment in there) but I think it just exaggerates his innocence. He's still only a teenager and is naive about a lot of things. Everyone wants to mystify him but he's just a funny, lilkable kid. What's beautiful about the book to me is the intimacy with which Salinger knows this character. I think theres is a wistfulness in how he regards Holden. He's not the psycopath's icon; he's a portrait of an everyman coming of age, written with true love. I really love this book and most of that comes from being able to love Holden through JD Salinger's eyes. ”
““i can see why the book had been banned.holden's spoiled me just a little bit, or you could say.. liberated me.i know most of you say would say this is being a tad bit dramatic, but believe me when i say it.he's taught me not to be scared to be yourself... he never cared what people thought of him and neither do i.and i loved phoebe, she was sucha smart little girl :)”
