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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

I read this book as I child and thought it was funny and "cool." Reading it again as an adult, I caught the greater meaning behind Salinger's words. Although I didn't identify with Holden completely, I did find that there's a little of Holden in each of us.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

I could probably write a whole bunch of things that have already been said about this book. But the truth is, words are not enough. I've read CITR for the first time when I was 16. I'm 19 now and have read other great novels from authors such as Vonnegut, Heller and Rendell, but Salinger's Catcher in the Rye is still number one in my heart. I've promoted this book to so many people, I should work for Salinger's publisher or something. People say they're obsessed with this book, well guess what? I'm part of that statistic.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

I liked catcher in the rye. Everytime I put it down, I couldn't wait to begin reading it again. The book is humorous at times and very honest, which makes it funny. Holden Caulfield, seems a little disillusioned about people and how phony they are and the other characters in the story are extremely realistic. Like Phoebe, Ackeley Kid, Sally? (the one with the loud voice), and Stratedler. But it's too bad Holden never got to meet "Old Jane" again. this is a good book.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

I have read this book three times, and it still remains as one of my favorites. Holden Caulfield is such an incredibly lovable character, and getting to know him was amusing. His sense of humor is great, and the way he stereotypes people and hates 'phonies' made me laugh. It was such a wonderful book and I thought that the language added to the flavor and style. It was to the point, and very vivid. I loved it.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

i read this book because of the acclaim it received from my fellow teen readers, the only critics whose reviews i will acknowledge. they said that i would be able to relate to Holden, and that his cyncism and bitterness would be familiar to me. from this description, i expected an intelligent, profound, thoughtful character who was misunderstood by the rest of the world, and frustrated by the lack of understanding he was getting from those around him. holden did not fit this description-actually i did not find him to be intelligent at all. but i think what makes the book so amusing and thought-provoking IS holden's immaturity. the reader is not threatened by him, since his character has a humorous pretentious quality that is endearing and not bothersome. the book didn't cause any deep questions and about the meaning of life to arise, but instead provided a succint, comical, and thoughtful celebration of teenage existence and the thought process of the undeveloped mind.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

I never wanted to read this book, but my friend pushed it on me. One day I had nothing to read on the subway, I had in my bag, I opened the first page, and I didn't stop reading it until it was finished. It's one of the best books I've ever read.