The Catcher in the Rye

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The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger
from Penguin Books Ltd

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• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• A Classic
  THE CATCHER IN THE RYE has a simple-enough presence: Take a character and let him tell his story. That's exactly what J.D Sallinger did with his character Holden Caulfield.
  To break it down simply enough, Holden is sixteen-years-old. He's also stuck in a very bad situation. He's at a fancy private school that he absolutely hates. He's failing, so much so that he's about to get kicked out. So, before he gets kicked out, he decides to leave and take a `break' from everything that's been happening to his... more info

• A Great Read
  This book explores various themes about growing up. It was interesting to note that most of the issues and themes explored still remain unchanged today. Given that the book was written in the 1950s, it shows the author's talent and insight.
  The protaganist is Holden Caufield, a 16 year old high school boy, and it is written in the first person. I have heard that the book was on a "banned" list for some time due to the themes it touched on, and the language.
  A very easy read, and I would highly... more info

• All the Kings in the Back Row...
  Picked up and read on vacation in my "Should Have Read These in H.S." list.
  The collection of thoughts, the strong personality of the main character (even in his yellow weakness) - are impressive - the books and music mentioned are now on my search lists.
  Holden reads much older than I'd expect - but perhaps in fair keeping with the time in which he lived. Some of his inner conversations and observations had me saying "Yes! Yes!" - how can these awarenesses of human beings general ugliness be so... more info

• America's most beloved and misunderstood novel...
  One of America's most beloved and misunderstood novels, written in pitch-perfect prose, straight from the heart. Interesting how so many would condemn this novel, along with Twain's Finn, without ever having turned a page of it. Should be read four times: in adolescence; in one's tweens; on the cusp of middle-age; and right before they throw the switch.

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