Overall I thought thought that the book was alright. It definitely wasn't the best book that I ever read but at the same time I didn't hate it. Some parts were interesting and I did enjoy Holden's sarcasm. He had a lot of it. I think that when you read very closely and carefully that there was a lot of meaning tot this book. I have mixed feelings about that. I liked that at some parts but at the same time I would like to just read a book and not have to think into it so much.
I felt like this book was really just a story a few very depressing days of a boys life. I didn't really understand the point of the book. It seemed like nothing ever really happened. I kept on waiting for anything to happen and it never came. As I got farther along I kept on thinking that surely something big would happen to Holden or a larger character but nothing ever did. I really liked how J.D Salinger created Holden and Phoebe's relationship. I liked how it described Phoebe coming down the street with Holden's red hat and her suitcase ready to go with Holden. I think that Holden was really happier when he was with his family and
younger kids. Overall there were some parts of the story that I really enjoyed and some parts that I didn't think were that great.
Adam, I totally feel the same way about the book. I kept waiting for something to happen and it never did! It was kind of frustrating sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI also thought that the relationship between Holden and Pheobe was awesome! I loved reading about them doing stuff together. I think a relationship between an older brother and a younger sister is really different than the others because older brothers tend to be more gentle and protective of their sisters; we kind of saw that with Holden when he was at the school.
Good post Adam!
Good post Adam! I totally agree. I felt that at times I really loved the book, but at others I hated it. I wish they would have included more happy times from his life, and not just this depressing stretch of his life.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you Halle. You are right when it comes to older brothers tending to be more gentle and protective of their sisters. Holden definitely suits that role. When in doubt Holden would always be happy with his sister!
I agree with you adam, i liked some parts of the book while some of the other parts i think were really boring or wierd. I also agree with you chedd that they should have included more happy times in this book. Overall, i think that this book was ok.
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