What did you think about it? I heard about it alot about how great of a book it was.. But I didn't think it was the "Best Book Ever" Like everyone claims it to be.
What'dya think about it? :)
2007-02-15 09:25:09 · 6 answers · asked by sabrinashakedownn 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Is it the best book ever? No. Is it a funny book? Yes it is. Is it a great book that sums up teenage angst over school, family, parents, peer pressure? You bet it is.
And every page is packed with quotes:
"he was as sensitive as a toilet seat..."
"Jesus needed the disciples like he needed a hole in the head"
"All mothers are a little insane."
I've read it a number of times, the first time when I was 15, and last year, 40 years later, and it's still a classic. It may have something to do whether you're a girl or a boy. Boys identify with Holden more than girls. Girls think he's a bit creepy. And it may have something to do with your age. Young people like him, but if you're older when you first read it, Holden can sound like a whiny pain-in-the-neck.
Here's a suggestion - go back and re-read a few sections, and see if some of the humor and angst rises to the surface. It might make it clearer and more enjoyable.
2007-02-15 09:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by cjones1303 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh... My... God! That book sucked! I had to read it when I was in High School...
It rambled... made no sense what so ever, and was so stupid! Those who claim it to be a great book obviously were medicated or were drunk at the time of reading it... That might be the only way you could like it... lol
2007-02-15 17:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kitsune N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people find they identify strongly with the main character, therefore to them it is the "best book ever." I think people are finding that less frequently however these days... When it was written it was an unusual sort of story I think, but now there are lots of quality books and movies based on characters that average people can identify with.
2007-02-15 18:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never read this book, but I will before too much longer.
2007-02-15 17:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was like any other book. But i didnt know that it was popular. But I must say it was quite intriguing.
2007-02-15 17:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by ishx360 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree...I think it is overrated...maybe it would have been better without all the hype...
2007-02-15 17:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋