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Not well at all.
Holden's brief journey through a series of totally unrelated events ends in a nonevent. I saw little point in Holden's so called rebellious nature: it wasn't inspirational, it led nowhere, and Holden was so immersed in himself he failed to see, or even look for, one positive glimmer during his sad experience. He (or was it Salinger?) even confuses the words to Robbie Burns' "Comin' through the rye" from which the title is taken.
As I read the book, I hoped, right to the last word, for some sort of meaning or moral ....and found none.
Negative, nihilistic and self-indulgent to a fault, it could well have made an impression on me in my youth, but the whole story has almost no identity with anyone with a vestige of self-esteem.
A must-read for anyone trying to pluck up the courage to commit suicide: if Holden can do it, anyone can.
Mac Fletcher: Nov 2010
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere was actually no reaction at all. People read the book, and then they were left not having any reaction at all. This reaction was noted by famed psychologist, and civil rights activist, Trevor Mcwanda. Mcwanda has been known to be the only one who was able to read the book without having a reaction, and has since dedicated his life to helping those impacted by Salinger's book.
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What book was mark Chapman holding when he killed john Lennon?
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
What does the rye mean in The Catcher in the Rye?
The rye is a field!
Who narrates The Catcher in the Rye?
Catcher In The Rye is narrated by the main character, Holden Caulfield.
What does the word flit mean in Catcher in the Rye?
The world "flit" appears in Catcher in the Rye as a term for a homosexual.
Is the Catcher in the Rye a novel?
Yes, The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J. D. Salinger published in 1951.
Should all teenagers read The Catcher in the Rye?
While The Catcher in the Rye is a classic that many teenagers find relatable and insightful, it may not resonate with everyone. It's up to each individual to decide if they want to read it, as personal preferences and life experiences play a role in how a book is perceived.
What does The Catcher in the Rye argue for?
Nothing. The Catcher in the Rye is a novel, not a polemic.
What book was mark Chapman holding when he killed john Lennon?
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
What does the rye mean in The Catcher in the Rye?
The rye is a field!
When was The Catcher in the Rye created?
The Catcher in the Rye was created on 1951-07-16.
Who narrates The Catcher in the Rye?
Catcher In The Rye is narrated by the main character, Holden Caulfield.
How many chapters is the Catcher in the Rye?
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger has 26 chapters.
Who is the real catcher in the rye in J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'?
There is none, really- Holden Caulfield wants to be.
Who is the narrator n the novel the catcher and the rye?
Holden Caulfield is the main character and the narrator in Catcher in the Rye.
What does the word flit mean in Catcher in the Rye?
The world "flit" appears in Catcher in the Rye as a term for a homosexual.
Is the Catcher in the Rye a novel?
Yes, The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J. D. Salinger published in 1951.
What did holden leave on the subway in the Catcher in the Rye?
Holden left the fencing equipment on the subway in "The Catcher in the Rye."
