I've never read this famous novel, but the discussion here was remarkable in making no mention of the controversial status the novel has gained in American consciousness as a red flag for extreme antisocial behavior. There has been a longstanding perception in American culture that the book has been a frequent catalyst in the escalation of social misfits into overt violence, and there is a kind of urban legend that purchasing the novel or checking it out from libraries puts one's name on a list monitored by the federal government of suspicious citizens.
I've never read this famous novel, but the discussion here was remarkable in making no mention of the controversial status the novel has gained in American consciousness as a red flag for extreme antisocial behavior. There has been a longstanding perception in American culture that the book has been a frequent catalyst in the escalation of social misfits into overt violence, and there is a kind of urban legend that purchasing the novel or checking it out from libraries puts one's name on a list monitored by the federal government of suspicious citizens.
Ok I will try 🤠😅.