Anyone read "The Catcher In The Rye"???

Bahamut · 07-03-2001, 10:43 AM

I dunno, but i seem to love it!!! when i saw the old books date, it was like 1950's or even less!!! so iwas wondering, if you guys ever took it up in school and all...

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Yukishiro Tomoe

Sazerac · 07-03-2001, 12:03 PM

Yep, had to read it in school (9th or 10th grade, I think).

You do realize, of course, that the novel has been used by more than one homocidal maniac (Mark David Chapman, the slayer of John Lennon, and John Hinckley, attempted assassin of then-president Reagan included) for justification for their crimes?

I've always found that fascinating.

07-03-2001, 12:25 PM

Great book, isn't it?
I would highly recommend Somerset Maughams' "The Razors Edge". I think you would probably enjoy it also.

Gustave · 07-03-2001, 06:17 PM

I had to read it in 11th grade. All in all, not a bad book

Gaelic · 07-03-2001, 06:22 PM

I need to read that myself. When I moved from the regular to honors english program, I missed it. The honors folks had read it the year before and the regular folks were to read it the next year.

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Gaelic

Scronan · 07-03-2001, 06:50 PM

Hiya,

I loved that book, one of my favorites. I know that poor Holden is quite a loser when you really think about it, but I feel that there is a little Holden Caufield in all of us.

I liked that the story was true to life, the way he decribed things (ie the steaks at lunch looked like cow pies), it just reminded me of people that I knew grewing up who saw life as it is, not in some fabrication.

Back into the shadows....

Scronan

P.S. Saz, how are you?

jabidas · 07-03-2001, 06:52 PM

Loved the book, probably up there in my top ten.

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Fljotsdale · 07-03-2001, 08:11 PM

Read it about 8 yrs ago. Guess I was a bit old for it - but I enjoyed it anyway! Great book. Salinger was a pretty odd guy, though...! Didn't want fame, lol!

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Eladamri · 07-03-2001, 09:49 PM

Wow, a Catcher in the Rye thread!! I'm so happy.

Hands down, that's the best book I've ever read. It's funny and sad and smart all at the same time. I really identify with Holden, and think a lot like him.

I'm not getting on anyone, but how is Holden a loser? Adults always tell me that when I bring up that this is my favorite book. "Oh, it's a really good book, but Holden is such a loser." How so? He just thinks differently. Maybe I'm just defensive since I relate with him so much, I don't know.

I really suggest that anyone who hasn't read it should go out and get it as soon as possible.

Djinn Raffo · 07-04-2001, 03:08 AM

The classic.

what a good book.

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07-03-2001, 10:43 AM	#1
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	I dunno, but i seem to love it!!! when i saw the old books date, it was like 1950's or even less!!! so iwas wondering, if you guys ever took it up in school and all... ------------------ Yukishiro Tomoe

07-03-2001, 12:03 PM	#2
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	Yep, had to read it in school (9th or 10th grade, I think). You do realize, of course, that the novel has been used by more than one homocidal maniac (Mark David Chapman, the slayer of John Lennon, and John Hinckley, attempted assassin of then-president Reagan included) for justification for their crimes? I've always found that fascinating.

07-03-2001, 12:25 PM	#3
Absynthe Guest Posts: n/a	Great book, isn't it? I would highly recommend Somerset Maughams' "The Razors Edge". I think you would probably enjoy it also.

07-03-2001, 06:17 PM	#4
Gustave The Magister Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 127	I had to read it in 11th grade. All in all, not a bad book

07-03-2001, 06:22 PM	#5
Gaelic Elminster Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA Posts: 490	I need to read that myself. When I moved from the regular to honors english program, I missed it. The honors folks had read it the year before and the regular folks were to read it the next year. ------------------ Gaelic

07-03-2001, 06:50 PM	#6
Scronan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 315	Hiya, I loved that book, one of my favorites. I know that poor Holden is quite a loser when you really think about it, but I feel that there is a little Holden Caufield in all of us. I liked that the story was true to life, the way he decribed things (ie the steaks at lunch looked like cow pies), it just reminded me of people that I knew grewing up who saw life as it is, not in some fabrication. Back into the shadows.... Scronan P.S. Saz, how are you?

07-03-2001, 06:52 PM	#7
jabidas Silver Dragon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Agharti. Mountains of Madness Posts: 1,673	Loved the book, probably up there in my top ten. ------------------

07-03-2001, 08:11 PM	#8
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 87 Posts: 2,859	Read it about 8 yrs ago. Guess I was a bit old for it - but I enjoyed it anyway! Great book. Salinger was a pretty odd guy, though...! Didn't want fame, lol! ------------------

07-03-2001, 09:49 PM	#9
Eladamri Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 7, 2001 Posts: 48	Wow, a Catcher in the Rye thread!! I'm so happy. Hands down, that's the best book I've ever read. It's funny and sad and smart all at the same time. I really identify with Holden, and think a lot like him. I'm not getting on anyone, but how is Holden a loser? Adults always tell me that when I bring up that this is my favorite book. "Oh, it's a really good book, but Holden is such a loser." How so? He just thinks differently. Maybe I'm just defensive since I relate with him so much, I don't know. I really suggest that anyone who hasn't read it should go out and get it as soon as possible.

07-04-2001, 03:08 AM	#10
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 49 Posts: 2,397	The classic. what a good book.

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