The Catcher In The Rye - Page 4

fire_of_avalon · 11-27-2006, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Nominus Experse ^

Some of the characters are ridiculously flat.

Originally Posted by Nominus Experse ^

It's simply that Holden reminds me of the idiots that sat in my high school classes and did nothing, and yet criticized the world. Such demeanor bothers me profusely.

Those things are completely, utterly intentional.

This is one of my favorite books in the universe.

Resha · 11-27-2006, 10:21 AM

An amazing book. One of my favourites, and it's so poignant in a simple, understandable way. I sure could relate to Holden sometimes, and there's something wonderful about his smurf all attitude.

Rusty · 11-27-2006, 12:29 PM

I haven't read it, but it certainly looks interesting. I have just started to read the "classics" - but I admit I find it hard to get into them. I might check out this book.

Croyles · 11-27-2006, 03:10 PM

I really liked it to begin with, including Holden, but then gradually I started to really dislike Holden. I thought he was so insecure that he was a bastard. He never gave anyone a chance, and it annoyed me. I still had to finish the book though, cause I had to write a 3000 word coursework on it, which I got a B for I think.

Bart's Friend Milhouse · 11-27-2006, 08:37 PM

It's the only book I've read this year. Brilliant it was

Azar · 11-27-2006, 08:41 PM

smurfing great book. I read it at work in one day. It was almost distressing to read, because Holden comes across so realistically that you can't help be be annoyed by him and feel sorry for him at the same time. He's probably one of the most real characters ever brought to life by a work of fiction.

I Don't Need A Name · 11-27-2006, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Azar ^

smurfing great book. I read it at work in one day. It was almost distressing to read, because Holden comes across so realistically that you can't help be be annoyed by him and feel sorry for him at the same time. He's probably one of the most real characters ever brought to life by a work of fiction.

yep my thoughts exactly!!

Originally Posted by Nominus Experse

unlike My Antonia (a completely unrelated yet all the same horrific drawl of a book)

try reading Pride And Prejudice, then you will know how horrific a book can be

Hsu · 11-27-2006, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by I Don't Need A Name ^

Originally Posted by Nominus Experse

unlike My Antonia (a completely unrelated yet all the same horrific drawl of a book)

try reading anything by Jane Austen ever, then you will know how horrific a book can be

Fixed.

Resha toothpaste kisses Location: Who knows?	#26 (permalink) An amazing book. One of my favourites, and it's so poignant in a simple, understandable way. I sure could relate to Holden sometimes, and there's something wonderful about his smurf all attitude.
11-27-2006, 10:21 AM

Rusty A World Unseen Location: Australia	#27 (permalink) I haven't read it, but it certainly looks interesting. I have just started to read the "classics" - but I admit I find it hard to get into them. I might check out this book.
11-27-2006, 12:29 PM

Croyles KaRlSrUhEr Sc > AlL! Location: In his thoughts...	#28 (permalink) I really liked it to begin with, including Holden, but then gradually I started to really dislike Holden. I thought he was so insecure that he was a bastard. He never gave anyone a chance, and it annoyed me. I still had to finish the book though, cause I had to write a 3000 word coursework on it, which I got a B for I think.
11-27-2006, 03:10 PM

Bart's Friend Milhouse 'Gabby Hayes' big Location: London	#29 (permalink) It's the only book I've read this year. Brilliant it was
11-27-2006, 08:37 PM

Azar Senior Site Staff Cid's Knight Hope Rides Alone Location: We are the dead	#30 (permalink) smurfing great book. I read it at work in one day. It was almost distressing to read, because Holden comes across so realistically that you can't help be be annoyed by him and feel sorry for him at the same time. He's probably one of the most real characters ever brought to life by a work of fiction.
11-27-2006, 08:41 PM

Hsu Cid's Knight Shock Mouse Location: Ohio	#32 (permalink) Originally Posted by I Don't Need A Name ^ Originally Posted by Nominus Experse unlike My Antonia (a completely unrelated yet all the same horrific drawl of a book) try reading anything by Jane Austen ever, then you will know how horrific a book can be Fixed.
11-27-2006, 10:35 PM