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The Catcher in the Rye (Modern Classics) (Paperback)

by J.D. Salinger (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New impression edition (Nov 1969)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140012486
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140012484
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A 16-year old American boy relates in his own words the experiences he goes through at school and after, and reveals with unusual candour the workings of his own mind. What does a boy in his teens think and feel about his teachers, parents, friends and acquaintances?

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic - it caught my eye!!, 9 Jan 2006
Given this as a present from a friend, I felt obliged to read this alleged 'classic'. Initially, I felt burdened to read what the popular consensus deemed as a book to be remembered in the ages to come.

The first few pages eased me in, with little event to give an impression of what the book would be like as a whole. But, with every paged turned, the book became so engrossing which lead to that 'don't want to eat, drink or sleep until I have finished this book' feeling.

The book is short and thrives in its simplistic thought patterns of the narrator. Simplistic but actually with deep feeling and meaning. The book is simply fascinating, following the decisions and thoughts of a boy seeking fulfilment in his life away from school, having been expelled from school.

J D Salinger style of writing is natural and fluid with great communication of a boy struggling with his insecurities, enjoying his objects of happiness and feeling around for a grasp of his own personality. It is a natural and, to a certain extent, slow moving and limited in spectacular and dramatic events. But, don't let this put you off, it is part of the purposeful magic that J D Salinger spills into this fantatic book.

I can only recommend this book and praise it for what it is. Get reading it, even if its people telling you its good - because it is!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, 16 April 2009
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For those looking for an incisive style striking narration this book deserves to be read. I am a non native English speaker, and I found many interesting words and very useful colloquial/slangish idioms. On top of that, it's undoubtedly a milestone in English modern literature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, must read., 16 April 2009
I come back to this time again, as old as it seems, it's still dead relevant. All that youthful angst, the awkwardness, the anger, the desire for something more... to be read by every generation, so if you haven't yet, might be worth a read.

Soothing Music for Stray Cats
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