277 pages
English language
Published Nov. 3, 2001
The Catcher in the Rye is an American novel by J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form from 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society. The novel also deals with complex issues of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression. The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion. Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on just about everything as he narrates his recent life events. The Catcher has been translated widely. About one million copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than 65 million books. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923, and it was named by Modern Library and its readers as one …
The Catcher in the Rye is an American novel by J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form from 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society. The novel also deals with complex issues of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression. The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion. Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on just about everything as he narrates his recent life events. The Catcher has been translated widely. About one million copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than 65 million books. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923, and it was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003, it was listed at number 15 on the BBC's survey "The Big Read".
Bello e molto scorrevole, ma bisogna sforzarsi di passare oltre a certe cose - traduzione in primis, che risulta spesso e volentieri forzata (proprio per come è fatto il testo originale, non perché sia una cattiva traduzione).
Secondo me potevano azzardare a metterci un titolo alternativo più vicino all'originale però, in questa nuova versione.
just finished rereading this. Hadn't read it since high school. I don't remember much liking it then and wondered if I'd missed something. I don't think so. For me it's basically one long monologue by a confused and depressed teenager with a weak ending. Glad I reread it though. Decent story telling with a unique voice.
Ok, I had written a huge review comparing The Catcher in the Rye to Crime & Punishment, but SOMEONE decided to do maintenance on the site at nine minutes before an hour. Good job, Goodreads.
Missing are arguments for The Catcher in the Rye being humouress in a 'oh, the follies of youth' way, on how everything was connected, on how certain passages could be considered 'key' and were actual commentaries on the novel itself. I also addressed the views of it being a mere novel written for angsty folk as well as view of Reese Weatherspoon in the movie Pleasantville as missing the entire point and seeming to deal with just half the novel.
I also argued against the idea that Holden Caufield is a symbol of teen rebellion... since he doesn't ever do any rebellion. I then conclude that a lot of hipsters who comment on this book …
Ok, I had written a huge review comparing The Catcher in the Rye to Crime & Punishment, but SOMEONE decided to do maintenance on the site at nine minutes before an hour. Good job, Goodreads.
Missing are arguments for The Catcher in the Rye being humouress in a 'oh, the follies of youth' way, on how everything was connected, on how certain passages could be considered 'key' and were actual commentaries on the novel itself. I also addressed the views of it being a mere novel written for angsty folk as well as view of Reese Weatherspoon in the movie Pleasantville as missing the entire point and seeming to deal with just half the novel.
I also argued against the idea that Holden Caufield is a symbol of teen rebellion... since he doesn't ever do any rebellion. I then conclude that a lot of hipsters who comment on this book have clearly never read it.
But all that is lost, because Goodreads can not get their act together. Thank you, Goodreads, and burn in hell.
