The Catcher In the Rye Reviews

by J.D. Salinger

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Terrific

DEC

2008

Catcher In The Rye is, in my opinion, one of the greatest books ever written.

Holden Caulfield is a character that most people can relate to. His daydreams are often hilarious, but most times you can't help but find yourself agreeing with him. He has thoughts that I think everyone has at some point in... review »

re-reading the classics

CottonCandy
Holton, MI

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Well there go 8 hours of my life I'll never get back.

JAN

2008

The Verdict: After reading The Catcher in the Rye I have decided to give up on reading the classics. Yawn city.

Just the Facts: I'm not honestly sure what prompted me to read The Catcher in the Rye. I think it was all the people who raved about it. Perhaps the feeling that I should read it simply...

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a fan of clever plots, an avid reader

Buggheart
Detroit Rock City, MI

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BOOOOOOOOORING!

a fan of clever plots, chronic book buyer, read for fun, an avid reader

FEB

2008

I had to read "The Catcher in the Rye" twice, once in high school and again in college. I was bored out of my mind both times. The main character is annoying and whiny. The plot is dull and just sort of meanders on and on, never really going anywhere. I would never recommend this book to anyone!

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GMRsMom
Oakland Gardens, NY

i had to read it for college, wouldn't read it again

Rated on February 2, 2008

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jocchi
Galesburg, IL

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grand

a fiction reader, avid reader

DEC

2008

love it. holden caulfield is one of the best characters ever written. in addition to his hilarity and brute honesty, there's something telling about the ways by which he critiques his society--and also falls prey to it. something to discuss, something to reveal more about yourself. read it. it's a classic and more than that.

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ryuuzaki
Provo, UT

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an avid reader

MAR

2008

INCREDIBLE

Don't look anywhere else...... READ IT

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Aurora, CO

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Title	The Catcher In the Rye
Author	J.D. Salinger
Book Awards	New York Times Bestseller
Book Subject	Fiction & Literature Books
Book Type	Fiction Books
Tags	coming-of-age young adult
Key Information	Authors J. D. Salinger
Book Editions	Book Editions PaperbackDecember 01, 2003Sterling Pub Co Inc8"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.25"(d), 0.25 lbs.9781586633592