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danger00noodle's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think it’s a little confusing because i wasnt quite sure the point of the story or where it was going. Holden is interesting. Reading it knowing the historical context also made it interesting.
endless_river's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the portrayal of loneliness, isolation, and hypocrisy within Holden. I found certain scenes to be relatable while others were completely shameless and vulgar in tone. I am aware that it is meant to read like a teenager is speaking, and we, the readers, are meant to perceive it as distasteful, repetitive, and uncreative, and that's what pulls the book together. But, I can not get over the dozens to hundreds of times Holden says 'goddamn'. It genuinely infuriated me.
amgd99's review against another edition
4.0
Se puede hacer pesado a ratos, pero al terminar de leerlo te das cuenta de por qué se estudia como una obra maestra de la literatura en los institutos estadounidenses. Volvería a leerlo.
daniellem1's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
2.5
flfl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
suksygurl_'s review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
owliecat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, and Sexual content
amandanomaly's review against another edition
3.0
Though I'd long ago heard of this book, I never really knew what it was about. After researching banned books, I decided to read it. It was very entertaining and made me laugh out loud in several parts. One more off the bucket list. :)
auntkat86's review against another edition
1.0
This was my first time reading this and I didn't like it. I am not sure how I got away with no reading this in high school. I can understand how a teenager may be able to relate a bit but I just couldn't.