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“This book is too much full of melancholy. I couldn't connect with the Holden, the hero, or anti-hero (whatever he was). ”
“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”
