catcher in the rye

Tagged Discussions

Catcher in the Rye

olisaur @olisaur (1922) • United States 27 Aug 10

I just began reading Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger and I am quite surprised. My impression of this book had been that it's somesort of a classic, and read in English classes [and therefore boring]. I also thought it was...

catcher in the rye

2 responses

JD Salinger is dead. DId you like or hate Catcher in the Rye?

RULizzie @RULizzie (100) • United States 29 Jan 10

I have read Catcher in the Rye twice, and had two very different responses. The first time I read it, I was in junior high and thought that the book was so interesting and really liked all of the adventures and things that...

catcher in the rye

2 responses

RIP J.D. Salinger

LadyAmaranth @LadyAmaranth (51) • Canada 28 Jan 10

I just heard that J.D. Salinger died today. Although he was 91 years old and died of natural causes, I'm still saddened by this. May he rest in peace.

catcher in the rye

2 responses

Mr. Antolini

phildozer @phildozer (284) • United States 12 Jul 09

Not sure if anyone has ever posted a discussion like this, but do you think that Mr. Antolini is a creepy molestor, or just an affectionate teacher? I'm referring to the instance where Holden shows up to his house drunk, and Mr....

catcher in the rye

2 responses

Catcher in the Rye = "EMO" BOOK????

rainzero @rainzero (501) 20 Jan 09

They say the book is more of "EMO" fad...as the "EMO" started to exist because of this. The main character expressed so much grieve on the world and regret...as if pity is always his companion. I read the book, it's pretty good...

catcher in the rye

2 responses

J.D. Salinger turned 90

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 3 Jan 09

On New Years Day. But he stayed in hiding. He has reclusive nature. He has not published an original work since 1965 and has not been interviewed since 1980. Do you think we will hear or see anything more from him or just read...

catcher in the rye

7 responses •

1 person

What Does It Mean????

sabyj7 @sabyj7 (20) • Malaysia 11 Oct 08

Ok so this is hands-down my favourite book ever! Holden caulfield should be enshrined as one of the best characters ever written! But i've read the book like a million times and i still don't quite get what exactly the phrase...

1 response

live or die for something?

failsafe_o5 @failsafe_o5 (103) • United States 12 Sep 08

when i read catcher in the rye one of the things that stuck with me is holden's teacher's advice to him... the mark of maturity is when you want to live for something rather than die for it. where are you? would you rather die...

catcher in the rye

have you read the catcher in the rye

lifeisamazing @lifeisamazing (209) • United States 18 Jul 08

it is one of my all time favorite books and i love it. it is a book that a lot of people can relate to. it is actually strange and nice to know that somtimes u experience exactly what others do. so it means you are never alone. i...

catcher in the rye

1 response •

1 person

Catcher in the Rye, Is this book redemptive?

lifbrue @lifbrue (108) • United States 4 Sep 07

Slightly. Kind of like Samuel Beckett, the redemption is so small and you have to fight to look hard for it. But when you find it, you feel it. This piece is a classic, no doubt, and many folks have felt just how honestly it was...

catcher in the rye

2 responses

Why did you read Catcher in the Rye?

ma_belle @ma_belle (1357) • United States 28 Aug 07

I know a lot of people read it in high school. Did you have to read it in high school? I actually didn't read it until college for an english class. I was never made to read it in high school. I did have the book for some time...

catcher in the rye

9 responses •

1 person

Required reading?

wiccania @wiccania (3360) • United States 26 Jul 07

What books were required reading when you were in high school? I'm just curious. The high school I went to allowed "semesterized English" in your Junior and Senior years, so you could skip the regular English class and take things...

catcher in the rye

required reading

9 responses •

2 people

All right, folks, time to confess!

cajundharma @cajundharma (641) • United States 11 Feb 07

I absolutely hated the book Catcher in the Rye. I don't understand why it's a classic. I thought it was inane and there was nothing rebellious or interesting about Holden Caulfield. He was a brat! Now it's your turn; tell me what...

catcher in the rye

classic literature

23 responses •

5 people

your thoughts about the book

eriktuz @eriktuz (32) • Philippines 16 Jan 07

What are your thoughts about the book? For me, the book is a testament or a celebration of youth's angst and innocence.

catcher in the rye

4 responses

Catcher in the Rye

Desertbird @Desertbird (323) • United States 4 Dec 06

Should this book be banned in schools? Many parents argue against this, but many teenagers are unnafected by it.

catcher in the rye

1 response

Worst book

rmuxagirl @rmuxagirl (7548) • United States 17 Oct 06

I seen what's everyone favorite book or best book they've read...now what's the WORST book you've ever read. Mine would have to be "Sense and...

2 responses •

1 person