Write a small personal review of this book in the form of advice to an incoming tenth grader . What should they know about the book? Would you recommend it? How should one approach the text?
Catcher in the Rye is not a book that's important because of its plot. This book is all about its hidden message and underlying theme. Holden expression of teenage angst is the focus of the book and is what you should be paying the most attention to. While reading Catcher in the Rye it is important to think about why Holden hates his society so much and if his views are justified.
Catcher in the Rye is not a fast moving book. Its important for the reader in this novel to pay attention to detail and character analysis rather then plot. In my opinion it can be a difficult novel to read because the mind wonders when the text is not engaging. However to be fair it is written in a style where the reader must pay attention to fully understand what is being said. Its a novel that should not be judged before being read. There are subtleties within, like the meaning of the title that make it worth while reading.
Catcher in the Rye is a novel narrated by Holden Caulfield, a 16 year old boy high school boy who sarcastically takes the readers on a journey through his self-discovery and coming-of-age. The way he narrates Catcher in the Rye, the readers begins to relate, or disagree, with him and can start to feel as though they really know him. Catcher in the Rye makes the reader consider Holden's ideas and statements, and therefore the novel takes a considerable time to read. I found that this novel was neither a difficult or easy read, but rather a happy medium.
Catcher in the rye is not based around the plot, but instead, around the feelings Holden vocalizes throughout the book. Holden appears, at first, as a typical dissatisfied teenager, but as the book progresses, it is important to remember that one’s first impression of Holden is probable to change while reading the text. As the book progresses, Holden seems to be more and more thoughtful and analytical than he does at the beginning. He toes have an overcritical personality that may become tiresome, but it is best to stick with it.
Catcher in the Rye is a book that is simple to understand, yet deals with quite difficult subjects and issues. Most teenagers will find themselves sympathizing with Holden and his outlook on the world, and that's one of the things that makes this novel so enjoyable. We have all felt cynical at points while growing up, some more than others, but when reading Catcher in the Rye you can easily see the difficult problems and views Holden is dealing with. Maybe, you might even learn a little more about yourself.
Catcher in the Rye is the story of Holden Caulfield, an angsty teen who can't seem to find in his place in the world. It may be hard for some readers to appreciate Holden's personality, and he is a character who you either hate or love. It may seem as if nothing happens in the book, since the storyline contains little action. However, it is quite an enjoyable read if you appreciate Holden as a character.
catcher in they rye is not fast paced but a very easy read. its narrated by the cynical Holden Caulfield who views everything around him as corny or phony, and we rarely find anything that he really does like. While this may sound uninteresting and make Holden appear to be a horrible all around jerk, it is quite the opposite. We are with him through high school and all of his escapes in new york and we find him in situations not all too unfamiliar to us and we can identify with his opinions of people and places. as a real person he would be unbearable but his distaste for almost all of society while still finding comfort in some of the littlest things in his life make him an increadibly interesting charecter
The Catcher in the Rye is a real fun book actually. I read through it really quickly and had a great time reading it. Its about a high school-er who is just an outsider watching this bloody awful world spin around him. This book gives you an insight into human nature and is interesting to see the way the times affected the people. Great book, enjoy it, and good luck to you.
The book is written in a very informal style, since the book is narrated by its main character, who is a delinquent high-school student. This allows the reader to connect on an almost personal level with Holden Caulfield, and helps the understanding of certain situations. However, because of this basic, informal prose, it is difficult to read quickly/smoothly, since Holden brings about arguments rather than direct statements as most narrators do; the reader may have a hard time agreeing with Holden's persective.
The one book I absolutely did not like in this corse was Catcher in the Rye. It may be argued that this is a literary master work and a brutal cry against the consumer society, and I don’t dispute that, but all I read was a highschool drop out complaining for 200+ pages. There is vary little plot, so it becomes a character driven book which I also disliked. However I have softened to it so that I was satisfied with it’s ending, however this just may have been my relief at the protagonist finally accepting that his society was phony and it was going to stay that way.
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ReplyDeleteCatcher in the Rye is not a book that's important because of its plot. This book is all about its hidden message and underlying theme. Holden expression of teenage angst is the focus of the book and is what you should be paying the most attention to. While reading Catcher in the Rye it is important to think about why Holden hates his society so much and if his views are justified.
ReplyDeleteCatcher in the Rye is not a fast moving book. Its important for the reader in this novel to pay attention to detail and character analysis rather then plot. In my opinion it can be a difficult novel to read because the mind wonders when the text is not engaging. However to be fair it is written in a style where the reader must pay attention to fully understand what is being said. Its a novel that should not be judged before being read. There are subtleties within, like the meaning of the title that make it worth while reading.
ReplyDeleteCatcher in the Rye is a novel narrated by Holden Caulfield, a 16 year old boy high school boy who sarcastically takes the readers on a journey through his self-discovery and coming-of-age. The way he narrates Catcher in the Rye, the readers begins to relate, or disagree, with him and can start to feel as though they really know him. Catcher in the Rye makes the reader consider Holden's ideas and statements, and therefore the novel takes a considerable time to read. I found that this novel was neither a difficult or easy read, but rather a happy medium.
ReplyDeleteCatcher in the rye is not based around the plot, but instead, around the feelings Holden vocalizes throughout the book. Holden appears, at first, as a typical dissatisfied teenager, but as the book progresses, it is important to remember that one’s first impression of Holden is probable to change while reading the text. As the book progresses, Holden seems to be more and more thoughtful and analytical than he does at the beginning. He toes have an overcritical personality that may become tiresome, but it is best to stick with it.
ReplyDeleteCatcher in the Rye is a book that is simple to understand, yet deals with quite difficult subjects and issues. Most teenagers will find themselves sympathizing with Holden and his outlook on the world, and that's one of the things that makes this novel so enjoyable. We have all felt cynical at points while growing up, some more than others, but when reading Catcher in the Rye you can easily see the difficult problems and views Holden is dealing with. Maybe, you might even learn a little more about yourself.
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ReplyDeleteCatcher in the Rye is the story of Holden Caulfield, an angsty teen who can't seem to find in his place in the world. It may be hard for some readers to appreciate Holden's personality, and he is a character who you either hate or love. It may seem as if nothing happens in the book, since the storyline contains little action. However, it is quite an enjoyable read if you appreciate Holden as a character.
ReplyDeletecatcher in they rye is not fast paced but a very easy read. its narrated by the cynical Holden Caulfield who views everything around him as corny or phony, and we rarely find anything that he really does like. While this may sound uninteresting and make Holden appear to be a horrible all around jerk, it is quite the opposite. We are with him through high school and all of his escapes in new york and we find him in situations not all too unfamiliar to us and we can identify with his opinions of people and places. as a real person he would be unbearable but his distaste for almost all of society while still finding comfort in some of the littlest things in his life make him an increadibly interesting charecter
ReplyDeleteThe Catcher in the Rye is a real fun book actually. I read through it really quickly and had a great time reading it. Its about a high school-er who is just an outsider watching this bloody awful world spin around him. This book gives you an insight into human nature and is interesting to see the way the times affected the people. Great book, enjoy it, and good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThe book is written in a very informal style, since the book is narrated by its main character, who is a delinquent high-school student. This allows the reader to connect on an almost personal level with Holden Caulfield, and helps the understanding of certain situations. However, because of this basic, informal prose, it is difficult to read quickly/smoothly, since Holden brings about arguments rather than direct statements as most narrators do; the reader may have a hard time agreeing with Holden's persective.
ReplyDeleteThe one book I absolutely did not like in this corse was Catcher in the Rye. It may be argued that this is a literary master work and a brutal cry against the consumer society, and I don’t dispute that, but all I read was a highschool drop out complaining for 200+ pages. There is vary little plot, so it becomes a character driven book which I also disliked. However I have softened to it so that I was satisfied with it’s ending, however this just may have been my relief at the protagonist finally accepting that his society was phony and it was going to stay that way.
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