that book killed me. it really did.
what really annoyed me while reading this was all of the kids in my class. they were always complaining about Holden, about his pessimism and cynicism and all. they're all goddamn phonies, especially when they found out about Holden's abuse. they acted sad and all, like they weren't just bitching about him two goddamn minutes ago. He sure as hell isn't perfect, but I thought he was okay. He didn't depress me. Well, sometimes he did but he really didn't.
it's funny how everyone who doesn't like the book complains about all the complaining. they don't realize they're missing the whole point.