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tamtalksbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Great story about a teenager who views the world in black and white. I was amazed to find out the date of this book's first publication as it is still relevant and poignant in today's western society. I can see why schools have kids read this book. I would highly recommend it.
aurorarory's review against another edition
5.0
I had absolutely no idea what this book was about and went into it with little expectations and it was so funny and silly I absolutely loved it.
I really miss being a teenager sometimes.
Edit:
Now that I’ve been able to let the book sink in a bit, I realise its actually pretty sad. It’s funny because of how relatable it felt, and then I realised it’s sad because Holden was constantly being abandoned and let down by the adults in the book. He showed true emotion and affection only for his younger siblings - which were also my favourite parts of the book.
I really miss being a teenager sometimes.
Edit:
Now that I’ve been able to let the book sink in a bit, I realise its actually pretty sad. It’s funny because of how relatable it felt, and then I realised it’s sad because Holden was constantly being abandoned and let down by the adults in the book. He showed true emotion and affection only for his younger siblings - which were also my favourite parts of the book.
bloodcamp's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
k_e_s's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
ildze's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the_one_and_only_lyra's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve never been this bored in my entire life.
skieschicken's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marcelbuijs's review against another edition
3.0
Phony bastard.
Read if only for the conversation with the cab driver about the ducks and fish in Central Park.
Read if only for the conversation with the cab driver about the ducks and fish in Central Park.
kamilw's review against another edition
3.0
I think that I've read this book 10 years too late to be able to get close with Holden, although I understood his problems I already coped with similar ones.
sternyblossom's review against another edition
3.0
Forgive me for waiting years to read this. I've seen other people's reviews and they're pretty split. I get that people don't like Holden, it's understandable. I felt sorry for him. When you think about the context in which the book was written and the time period, I get why it's considered a classic.