Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The Catcher in the Rye By: J. D. Salinger


I first read this book when I was 18, and loved it.  I re-read it when I was in late 30s, and thought is okay.  Now that I'm in my 50s and I've re-read it again with a little more life experience, years, and maturity, I have to say, I'm not thrilled with this.  I know it's a classic and it's supposed to be this extraordinary story, and I'm sure it was when it first came out-but it has not held up well.  Unpopular opinion: Holden Caufield is just a lazy, immature, spoiled brat. 

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