The Catcher in the Rye
Paperback Published on: 01/12/1991
Price: £25.00
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As relevant now as ever
The book was really easy to get into (sometimes I get a 'book hangover' when I don't really enjoy a new book because I'm still into the last one - this did... READ MORE
One of my favourite books!
I can't believe it took me so long to read this book, which is a modern classic for all the right reasons. I actually only read this after first reading 'T... READ MORE
A Slight Rebellion off Madison..
I must admit to being a little obsessive about this one. I used to read this book every Autumn/Winter without fail as it seemed to capture the mood so well... READ MORE
Kevin and Perry for the Beat Generation
Holden Caulfield is fed up with all the 'phonies' and runs away from school to get away from them. Only to find that there are fakers everywhere. A must-re... READ MORE
Just Drop It, Run, and Don't Look Back
Annoyingly, this book more than any other is something every human being in the Western World who is my age has read, so this review is very unlikely to sw... READ MORE
A remedy to modern living
rarely does a work of art reflect the true nature of the human experience. 'The Catcher in the Rye' follows Holden, a 16 year old disassociated with the wo... READ MORE
The Perfect Modern Classic
I first read The Catcher in the Rye at 15 - I could see myself in Holden. Cynical, confused, and hilarious, he is one of my favourite protagonists of all t... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Buccaneer Books Inc
- ISBN: 9780899667829
- Languages: English
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This is a Love...Hate book. I personaly loved it, the way the character are set out it feels as if its real life. Dont expect a big storyline because to be... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
A story that documents the incidents leading up to a nervous breakdown. The narrator, seventeen year old Holden Caulfield, has just been kicked out of prep... READ MORE
Glad I read it, but not enthralling
I have heard nothing but good reviews about "Catcher in the Rye" and I am glad that I have read it, however, I do not think that it is as amazing as everyo... READ MORE
A well written classic - 100% literal satisfaction
This classic book is well written from beginning to end. Salinger truly captures the points of view and essence of many teens and even adults in a radical ... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
An excellent book.Salinger manages to capture and instantly let the reader conjure up an image of the adolescent teenage life, that grasps you into this su... READ MORE
Not as good as expected.
I don't think this stood up to the expectations I had. I felt Holden's character got way too fixated on certain things, and I appreciate that there is lots... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye is such a well written novel which beautifully captures how it feels to be a troubled teenager. Well worth a look.
A touching account of adolescent loss
This classic work is not so much a depiction of teen delinquency and antipathy as it is a touching portrayal of one boy's attempts to cope with grief. In H... READ MORE
Depression in the Big City.
‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by author J.D Salinger; truly a classic novel. ‘Catcher’ is the recollection of a young mans – ‘Holden Caulfield’ - life during a ... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
I adore this book, for me it seems to capture the essence of a troubled post adolescent life with a sense of maturity coupled with awkward confusion on the... READ MORE
A nonentity.
Personally, I dislike this book. I don’t understand the purpose of such a fiction, were we supposed to empathise with the main character? His very nature i... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
I'm 15, this is my first time reading the book, throughout the whole thing there were things that made me agree with Holden Caulfield, the theme and key is... READ MORE
I have never connected with a book or character as much as I have with Holden...
I've finally broken my J.D. Salinger virginity!! A bit over the top way to start this review? Perhaps, but seriously why has it taken me so long to get my... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
Yet again I'm left wondering what makes a book a 'classic'. I found this a tedious account of a couple of days in the life of a self-obsessed teenager. D... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
I have recently re-read this novel after studying it for school examinations. I got more out of it this time than then. It's very telling examples of just ... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
I first read this book when I was 14 and it is one of those books that some people will see the point of, but some will not. I like to think I did, and th... READ MORE
Just finished this book and it only took 2 days!
Holden is not the most likable character but there was something about this book that made me want to read on, however I felt the end was a bit abrupt and ... READ MORE
A great read but overrated in some regards......
This book is carried along mainly by the thoughts and interactions of our central character rather than by an intriguing plot line. Our main character is b... READ MORE
Catcher In The Rye
I absolutely adored this book.Initially I didn't warm to the main character Holden Caulfield,but as the book progressed,I loved his very human qualities,Hi... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
This book is an absolute classic. I first read it when I was 15 and have read it many times since. It's an odd book, sort of pointless in a weird way, but ... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
A classicof ALL TIME; to say more would be an insult to JDS.
First time reading
I didn’t know what to expect from from this book, the vocabulary is very Linea but he takes you on a very relatable and creative journey.
AMAZING
I have never read a book so quickly, I couldn't get my head out of it. Very interesting, written very well. The best book I've ever read, definitely my fav... READ MORE
The Catcher in the Rye
This is one of those books that I've heard mentioned many a time in many a list of classics and must read books so I was quite looking forward to reading i... READ MORE
So good
A novel now viewed as a classic, our protagonist 'Holden Caulfield' is so addictive to listen to. The book revolves round his musing on life, and it's 'pho... READ MORE
A mastery of written word
It's not about the plot. It's not about the class or society. The mastery of the book is in instilling this dissonance in the reader. You can see the fault... READ MORE
The Catcher in The Rye.
A classic book that I had never read before. But I am glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Fantastic
I'd recommend this to anyone, especially young men. It's so full of personality and easy to read that I could not put it down.
Interesting Read
The story is told in the first person by the main character Holden. In some respects it is quite a tender story of a teenager trying work out what he likes... READ MORE
"this tale is wonderfully written"
My first reading of this text took place whilst studying O-level English Literature at a Comprehensive school back In 1978. I thought then that the tale wa... READ MORE
Worth the read but not my favourite book
Salinger has an incredible ability to transform you to a place and believe that the characters in this book are very much real. He’s a true artist when it ... READ MORE
Unforgettable
The Catcher in the Rye is such a special book. The coming-of-age story is able to brutally and honestly depict the loneliness and confusion of growing up. ... READ MORE
Must read for any Adult
Self absorbed, angry, troubled and lost, Holden struggles to cope with life after the death of his brother. A gripping self-narrated story of the mind of a... READ MORE
So, what's the point???
I still don’t understand the point of this story. What does he want? What’s his motivation? What’s he trying to achieve? He just keeps walking around aimle... READ MORE
Greatest Book I've Ever Read
everyday i am grateful that i was born in time to read this book.
'It killed me. It really did'
It's a book like Marmite, some love it, some hate it. Personally, it was my favourite book during my teenage years and my early twenties at university. It ... READ MORE
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