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britelizabef's review against another edition
5.0
This is the book that, whenever I'm feeling down, I can pick up and read. Everything seems so familiar. I can't even begin to guess how many times I've read it over and over. I know that there's a lot of people out there who consider CitR overrated, cliche, the list goes on... but you guys can go fuck yourselves, because to me, this is an awesome book and I can't even begin to describe how much it's meant to me. ...So there! hah :P
heathcliff_burton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deb_o_rah's review against another edition
3.0
I kept waiting for something more poignant than teenage angst; a revelation, a new sense of self awareness, a conclusion? but I guess that's it. a cult classic, either you get it or you don't. I understand why some do, but it didn't hit me in the face as a life changer.
rebekahology's review against another edition
1.0
I hate this book. From start to finish I couldn't find anything redeeming about this "classic." Maybe I am too old to identify with Holden, or maybe I don't have enough sympathy for what he is going though...either way, I just couldn't stand it.
I am happy to strike another "must read" book off my list.
I am happy to strike another "must read" book off my list.
bigdaddybob3's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dmdavy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jovermoyer's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
dementedbookclub666's review against another edition
4.0
Great classic, very anxiety ridden and strange but interesting overall.
daltongirl's review against another edition
5.0
The ultimate coming of age story--the language is a little raw. It's one of my favorites--love Salinger's writing style. If I ever wrote a book, this would be the style I'd imitate--with slightly less-colorful language.
catarinajoiasantos's review against another edition
3.0
It was a really strange book. Nothing really happened, but i actually liked it. I cared a lot about Holden and his relationship with his brothers and sister, and, even though Holden also annoyed the hell out of me sometimes, I loved the expressions he used ("sonuvabitch", "helluva", "goddam", "old (name of person)", and so on).