The Catcher in the Rye

Not at all what I expected. Not even sure what I expected, but this wasn’t it. It is okay, but not one I’d ever pick up again.

I'd heard this book was full of profanity so is usually on a banned books list because of that and the topics covered. True statement! The teenage boy, Holden, is full of angst, negative views, sadness, discouragement. His parents are not really there for him, one of his brothers is a famous writer so is more absent than present, his other brother died and he's still mourning him, and he is very fond of his younger sister whom he trusts. This story covers a few days in Holden's life when he was expelled from school and decides to experience a little of life on his own. This story expresses well the disillusionment of a teenage boy in his own direct crude language.
This is not a book I'd be interested in reading again, but I wanted to be able to say I read it. I'm not disappointed I did.

I didn't read this until I was in my 50s. It would not have appealed to me as a young adult...but I really enjoyed reading it when I did.

I've read this book a few times now, just never got into it. I guess I prefer longer novels. It's a descent story and good coming of age story, but just not sure it would be in my top 10.

I am obsessed with this novel.

Well a good piece of litterature, simple and efficient.

Love the book, dislike Holden Caufield. He seems to have an opinion for everything.

Possibly one of the best books that I have ever read, and I think that because practically everyone can relate to it!

I have always tried to figure out the hype about this book. The entire time I am reading it, all I can think is "This guy is an asshole, and nothing is happening". It is just another one of those classic novels that people claim to love and enjoy, but I really don't think they actually do. It's a namedropper novel. Everyone should read this book at least once just so they can say they have, but there is nothing special to it.

My most favorite book; deals with desolation, teenage and the real thoughts of this YOLO/Y generation. Very well written.

I hated this book, and there exist less than five books that I truly hate. There is no story. It has no meaning. There are no redeeming qualities.

Way overrated, historicly meanigful tho.

Great book about coming of age that seems as revelent today as when it was written.

Ah, timeless disillusionment and teenaged angst! Wonderful read.

Brilliant.

A very well written book that depicts a confused teenager wanting to be in more control than he actually is.

Great story

Rich kid does rich things. Oh the things i learned... skip this "classic," not worth the read unless you're a privileged white kid, at which point yeah maybe you could relate.

I remember of reading it several times but interestingly I almost don't remember anything about the book. I think it has made me laugh when I've read it. And I remember of thinking what a great book it was but shame on me I cannot remember anything else except that it was about a school boy.

Honestly, I didn't fall in love with this book. It's a coming of age story and contains some great stuff, but as my AP English teacher in high school said, it's one of those that you have to read at the right time in your life. Undoubtedly a great work, it's just best read by those still "growing up."