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All teen and kid reviews for The Catcher in the Rye
Average rating based on 40 kid and teen reviews:
- 35% say language is an issue
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 30% say it's educational
- 30% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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Judgement.
listen i don't normally give my opinion on anything on the internet. actually not at all. but i feel responsible for having to say something. parents and teens or even kids need to realize something about this book. whether a book is good or bad is of utter opinion. But the importance of it is all to real.My name is Christian A. Guevara and im not your average teen. Im a little smarter than most and almost completely isolated in my way of thinking in the sense that i always think in a more moral philosophical view. It is important for me to tell you who i am for you to truly understand. look the world is what it is. It does not provide cushions for you when you face reality. And each person has their own view on it depending on how they grew up. On this particular book, its from the perspective of a specific teenager. so if you dont understand where he is coming from or have no idea why he feels the way he does except through over opinioted reviews, then please dont jump to say your negative 2 cents about it. of course opinions are to be respected and you have every right to do so but think thourougly before doing so because you might drive others away from what might be a life changing read for the reader. both parents and kids of a certain age need to realize that although people are grey areas, the world is black and white. it is what it is, to put it simply.I connected to this book in the sense that my way of thinking is the same as Holden. Yes, he is selfish and a madman. Is this bad? It is not for us to say. It has been benifitial to me and everyone around me that i love. Holden is a fictional character that represents what many of us have gone through, and is the manifestation of what just a few of us have gone through. Parents, love it or hate it this book depicts the truth going on around our world. You of all people should know that this vulgar language is only as bad as we make it. It is in every day life, and honestly its not that big a deal.Neither is sexuality. Its not so much the age of the kid as much as it is the moral values, intelligence and manor to which the child has been raised. If the child has been raised in a non tolerant household that fluffs up the real world, of course the child is going to be disturbed by this. and kids, teens, whatever, please read this book. hell, you might not make the least bit connection with it but it is a very real statement and your first insight of the truth. All his complaining, which i agree he does frequently is a message. These are very real problems facing the world from ignorant blondes at a bar to the ultimate future and ignorant state of mind that our innocent children are going to grow up to face. I dont recommend you read this book until your 16 though. not because of the language or the sex or the violence or the moral aspect of it. live your life with open eyes and observe silently. if all goes well, when you read this book youll see the very nature of the true geniuses living around you. and youll realize that mostly all the time, the "smart people" arent always the ones getting straight A's.
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let 'em read it!
Kids these days hear more swearing on through the media, so a little swearing from this book isn't going to hurt.
Stop being such a prude and let your kid read it.
It is an awesome book!
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O.K, but not great.
This book really isn't that great, I think. Though i can see what people see in it, I get it. To me though, Holden is an unreliable, unlikable character, he complains a lot, and drastically changes his opinions through out the whole book. Also I feel as though he lies to the readers as well, about certain stories, like how he was almost in a short film because he was such a good golfer...
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A readable classic! A teen must read!
This is truely the definition of a "readable classic". Even though I'm a huge bookworm, I'm usually somewhat hesitant to pick up something even remotley resembling a classic, and usually push myself through them. This one was different. Holden was such a unique and developed character, and even though his story was over 50 years old, it's still so relatable with what today's teens are like. I loved his misadventures and his descriptions of the world as he knew it. I loved his relationships and feelings about different things. He truely feels like a character who will never age. There are some things that SOME people might not be comfortable with, like his smoking, drinking, and sometimes vulgar language, but that was all the times. Personally, I think if you want to ban a book, you could find a LOT worse then this one. Even though there is some "iffy" stuff, the good clearly outweighs the bad in this fabulous classic read.
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the catcher in the rye
i thought it was OK but not great.i love holdens character a lot. but you can tell he lies a lot. at first when i got to the in of the book i thought he was crazy. i thought the book was all in his head. but then not so much. all and all its a good book.
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An Irreplaceable Classic
The Catcher in the Rye is one of my favorite books of all time. I read it for school my freshman year, and every new lecture fro my teacher taught me more about myself. It is extremely complicated and would not be understood by children, but it is probably my favorite book I have ever read for school.
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A Classic
I first read this last year, in grade six. (No, not as assigned reading.) Anyway, I wrote my book report on it and turned it in, just like with all the other books I read. My teacher read said book report and was absolutely horrified that I had read this. She called my mother because she felt the need to tell her that I was reading "profanity filled trash" and that I was "damaging my innocent mind." My mother just responded with "So?" The reason I chose to tell about my own personal experiences with reading this is to tell parents this message: Yes, there are some things in this book that some may find offensive, but it is a book your kids 12 and up should read. The Catcher in the Rye is a wonderful novel that many teens can relate to. Basically, it's about a boy named Holden Caulifield who gets kicked out of his elite boarding school because he is failing most of his classes. Before he goes home, he spends a few days in New York City and reflects on childhood innocence and rails against phoniness. Overall, this is one of the best coming of age novels out there.
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Love it!
I LOOVVVEEEE this book! I could reread this book over and over again! Great book a must read!
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-The way Salinger builds these characters is just incredible. You can feel the pain, joy, and annoyance that the main character, Holden, feels.
-It is important to realize that throughout the book there are 2 Holdens speaking. There is the Holden whose life is being written about and the Holden who is telling the story.
-I love the connection between Holden and his sister.
- (Spoilers...in a way) The metaphor Salinger includes is fantastic. Holdon is always asking "Where do the ducks go in the winter?" He really isn't asking about the ducks, he's asking about himself. Where does HE go.
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Reading The Banned Book
To start with, this book is amazing. However, there is a lot of swearing and sexual behavior. The sex in the book is not very explicit, but it is noticeable. The protaginist drinks and smokes A LOT. The book does provide a good message about family and trust to people of all ages though, and should not bee missed by anybody, if you are mature enough to handle some adult themes. I suggest talking the book over with your family after you read it and talking about some of the topics with your family before you readit, so you have a more enjoyable read. Overall, this book is fantastic if you can handle a more adult book.
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if read don't take it too serious
it was a dumb book if you believe that it will harm your kids you're wrong it's just just a book don't take it so serious
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Don't Judge a Book By A Critic
It is rather a quite interesting book. Although it was censored, today it is not anything worse than "Huckleberry Finn" or any language you hear while walking on the streets. Not saying that it is alright to use that type of language but it is certainly more modern to hear that type of language nowadays then when the book was actually published. The book is probably more for teens. Though there is cursing it is seen through, Holden, a sixteen year old's, eyes. It may not be the best book on the shelf but it is definitely worth while to pick up and read. If you are looking for something interesting, lets just say that this book will have you flipping the pages non-stop. Give it a try. Don't judge a book by it's cover.
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I didn't like it. What's so cool about a guy flunking out of school and doing all those stupid things. besides he was really nasty to all the people who really tried to help him. Holden is just a stupid jerk
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Worst book EVER written
I personnaly hate this book. I found it to be very BORING. I love reading and this is the first book i have read that i didnt like.This book made no sense whatsoever. I usually read a book this size in a few hours it took me a week! I had to keep putting it down, it was that awfull! If you are getting this book for free read it;if you have to pay for it PUT IT DOWN!
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Excellent to say the least.
This book possesses a spot on view, by of Holden Caulfied's, on how many teenagers view this world and the sorts of people they are forced to ,in some way or another, to interact with. Personally, I can closely relate to the concerns and stages of emotional thoughts the main character - Holden - expresses both verbally and physically. I'm sure an excessive number of others' , can too. Although the language can be a bit foul and sexual references may be found disturbing to a 'few' people, we just need to grow up because whether you like about it or not, this is the language and activities us teens use in our adolescent lives. If you can't accept this, then you should go live under a rock where you can't lie about the thinking of a ,more than modest, selection of teens. Overall i believe is a must read for ANY teen or parent, but perhaps not pre-teens as they won't be able to relate to the theme or character and most likely not mature enough for the language and sexual references.
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An excellent book
This book really is interesting because it accuratley portrays the mind of a teenager trying to figure out his place somewhere between childhood innocence and adult corruption
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One of my favorites!
This is one of my favorite books. It definitely has some controversial subjects in it, and I would not recommend it to most kids under 14 but it is a classic. A really great, well written book.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 20, 2010
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Perfect for preteens
I'm only 10, and I've read it. People here think 12 year olds act like 8 year olds.
It's a favorite of mine, and a classic.
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