“What can I say? that hasn’t already been said?
I’m 46 years old. I wish now that I read this sooner. I’d like to know what my perspective would be from a younger self.”
“The book as a whole is disappointing, and not merely because it is a reworking of a theme that one begins to suspect must obsess the author. Holden Caulfield, the main character who tells his own story, is an extraordinary portrait, but there is too much of him. ...
In the course of 277 pages, the reader wearies of [his] explicitness, repetition and adolesence, exactly as one would weary of Holden himself. And this reader at least suffered from an irritated feeling that Holden was not quite so sensitive and perceptive as he, and his creator, thought he was. In any case he is so completely self-centered that the other characters who wander through the book—with the notable exception of his sister Phoebe—have nothing like his authenticity. ... In a writer of Salinger's undeniable talent, one expects something more.”
“J.D. Salinger's novel is a wake-up call to all teenagers and in a sense, is an inspiring read because it sends out the message that we should all remain hopeful and true to ourselves. Teenagers can relate to it because of its complex themes of rebellion, identity and independence but I would recommend you read it before you're an adult otherwise you may have the urge to slap Holden for his actions when reading the book!”
I agree with the third review, every teen HAS to read it either he'll like it or not
ResponderBorrarI think that some people just won´t get the book, It is not for everyone in my humble opinion. It is complicated
ResponderBorrar(Related to 1st review) I'm sure of my perspective. I'm also 46, and read it in HS. When you're younger, you feel Holden's anxiety. With age, you start seeing beyond it and finally understanding what it was all about.
ResponderBorrarBTW, and as a mom, I definitely don't agree with the way the Caufields raised their children...