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The Catcher in the Rye
Mass Market Paperback – 224 pages
ISBN-10: 0316769487
ISBN-13: 9780316769488
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When I read Catcher in the Rye in both high school and college , I enjoyed the work even though I didn't connect with main character Holden very much. I still could understand him and his point of view. This time around, however, I find that the book isn't nearly as engaging. As an adult, I found Holden petulant, immature, far too negative. I had a hard time finishing the story because I also found the writing over done, the descriptions and character developments too wordy yet also stale and stiff. I really disliked the story on this third read. (read less)
When I read Catcher in the Rye in both high school and college , I enjoyed the work even though I didn't connect with main character Holden very much. I still could understand him and his point of view. This time around, however, I find that the book isn't nearly as engaging. As an adult, I found Holden petulant, immature, far too negative. I had a hard time finishing the story because I also found the writing over done, the descriptions and character developments too wordy y... (read more)
I had read this as a high-schooler and remember really enjoying it. This time around (many years later) I had a harder time relating to Holden. My adult perspective found him both immature and negative. Still enjoyed the story though.