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

@RULizzie (100)
United States
January 29, 2010 4:20pm CST
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 happened. Then I read it a year ago and thought what a spoiled and pampas child he was to act like that rather then coping with life. What do you think?
2 responses
batcountry72
@batcountry72 (219)
• United States
29 Jan 10
I love Catcher in the Rye. I read it for the first time 21 years ago. I still read through it often. If it isn't still required reading at some level it should be. Besides, it's a great source for obscure trivia.
RULizzie
@RULizzie (100)
• United States
30 Jan 10
I never read it as required reading, I think that many high schools do require it. It definitely is an interesting book and take on people.
cher913
@cher913 (25781)
• Canada
29 Jan 10
i was suprised to hear that Salinger passed away. i am like you and read in school and liked it and agree that with the passage of time and after gaining some maturity, the book seems to have a different spin.
RULizzie
@RULizzie (100)
• United States
30 Jan 10
Thank you for your comment. It is interesting that you have a similar experience. I know someone who liked the book better when he got older.