I read it in English despite being Spanish. I needed time and a good translator... I am about to reach 50 years and found the book difficult and psychologically heavy burden... however, it is true... those feelings came back... that adult transition including all possible contradictions and mistakes... I am not sure when is the right age to read this book, I am not sure if I will read it again, probably not but it has left a print in my heart and soul. Thank you Salinger, good luck wherever you are, you have enriched my life.
This "catcher in the rye" cannot even catch himself from getting into trouble, I think when he talks to Phoebe about catching and all, he actually needs someone to catch him and that is why he comes to his teachers for some advice
I think the beauty of this book is not about things that happened to him or what he did, it’s Holden’s gentle and kindness deep down. He had the soul of both a child and an old man.
@@curtwolk2419 I understand him and most people go thru a similar phase at that stage in their lives. Add on to of that the family tragedy. However, when you act like to everyone and look down on everyone your meet, it doesn't make you a joy to be around. I was a jerk at that age, too.
I think he's likeable in the sense that his thoughts can be relatable to some people. The superficiality of forced social interactions and customs, the pressure to fit into environments you never selected for yourself, getting ignored. I think people can sympathize with him more than seeing him as a model.
When I first read the book I found him so annoying and I hated him but I'm reading it again a year later and honestly, he's not that bad. I think his negativity is actually called for because now I understand why he feels like everyone sucks and is a phoney. He hasn't accepted reality yet and I just found it very relatable because I had been in the same spot before too. I think the way he narrated was perfecting in explaining how he struggled with coming of age.
Holden had all of those thoughts due to his depression, he has lost his hope in life and hates everything. I understand why some might see him as annoying
I’m sad to say that I never got to read this in school and the thing that let me hear was a documentary made about Mark Chapman. This book sounds more than interesting, it kind of reminds me of Taxi Driver. The whole anti-hero sort of story is always so gripping. How they ride the line of inspiration and villain makes for a great story that’s hard to turn away from. It’s too bad some people aren’t sane enough to see them for what they are. Anyways, I’m glad to see in the end of the story he hints at going back to school.
@@fuzzykoala6168 His internal phoniness is what made him interesting. And what made you think that he is a bore? I think he is one of the best and most iconic literary characters of American literature.
Why does there have to be such annoying "music" in the background? It doesn't help at all - it just distracts from the content, which is intelligent enough to merit attention.
The best written book about absolutely nothing. I read this again after high school at 25 and lemme tell you it was dull. Well written yes, but boring at best. 2/5 do not recommend unless youre just rereading the classics for shits and gigs.
Boring Book. There is nothing exceptional about it. I could not get into it, but I have a bad habit of finishing any book I've started reading no matter how bad it is.
So adults didn’t like the book and banned being read because it had adult themes in it? But somehow allowed Watership Down to be printed and given to students
The most boring, anti-climatic and meaningless book I have ever had the ill fortune to read. It is the stark stupidity of this work, and it's inability to relate to anything of consequence, that makes it worth reading. The point that you can't get anything out of this book IS the point.
Whiney, edgy, teenage shit. It’s the type of book the stereotypical “liberal art student” who never grew up thinks is some deep masterpiece. In reality... it’s a drudge to read. Kids in school: dont let your teachers tell you this is an important book or even a deep one. If you want deep, read something with actual real-world reflections like Orwell or actual historical books. Fact is often stranger than fiction, anyway; hence why things like Shakespeare’s works are often based off real situations and events
I'm an adult and I feared the book for a long time because of these warning comments. But in truth when I finally read the book I enjoyed it immensely.
The book killed me. It really did.
😂
This book should win the Golden Globe nomination, and the Oscar in the academy awards for books
HAHA
No it killed John Lennon.
Great book summary and background to the book. Just finished reading it and wanted to reinforce what I'd read.
I just finished reading it and wanted to find out why the book books
Me too lol
@@Gubuyguyexactly
i tried to read it in high school. it made me realize teenagers are annoying, and I was surrounded by teenagers.
But then when you grow up (like me) you get to view them as endearingly childish.
As a teenager, I realise this, however I cannot change it. So I just sort of suffer inside from my actions.
I have to read it for high school. This sucks.
It really does.
Love it !
I personally loved the book but this is one of those novels where you love it or you hate it
It's odd the similarities I find between me and Holden this book has truly given me alot to think about
Mark? 😉
David Chapman?
How is Holden likeable? This statement is rather subjective.
In my opinion Holden is extremely unlikable which makes him more realistic.
He’s basically not a phony. He knows he’s lost but doesn’t know how to word it.
I actually kinda enjoyed him. His actions and thoughts are so strange it was entertaining. I never once found him unlikable.
I think he's "likeable" in the way the reader may identify with the character's challenges with adolescence.
@@brodel77 IMO, being likeable and relatable are slightly different traits.
I read it in English despite being Spanish. I needed time and a good translator... I am about to reach 50 years and found the book difficult and psychologically heavy burden... however, it is true... those feelings came back... that adult transition including all possible contradictions and mistakes... I am not sure when is the right age to read this book, I am not sure if I will read it again, probably not but it has left a print in my heart and soul. Thank you Salinger, good luck wherever you are, you have enriched my life.
Oh yeah he's "phony" too. Listening to him is like going off the cliff.
no I didn’t read my summer reading....yes I do have an inclass essay next period
This "catcher in the rye" cannot even catch himself from getting into trouble, I think when he talks to Phoebe about catching and all, he actually needs someone to catch him and that is why he comes to his teachers for some advice
and why he keeps asking people to drink and hang out with him
2:42 were summary starts
Thx
Thank you
You caught me
I think the beauty of this book is not about things that happened to him or what he did, it’s Holden’s gentle and kindness deep down. He had the soul of both a child and an old man.
Why do you keep calling Holden likeable? I think most people would disagree with you.
It would be challenging to like him but he is not a basket case.
@@curtwolk2419 I understand him and most people go thru a similar phase at that stage in their lives. Add on to of that the family tragedy. However, when you act like to everyone and look down on everyone your meet, it doesn't make you a joy to be around. I was a jerk at that age, too.
I think he's likeable in the sense that his thoughts can be relatable to some people. The superficiality of forced social interactions and customs, the pressure to fit into environments you never selected for yourself, getting ignored. I think people can sympathize with him more than seeing him as a model.
I hate him sm. He is such an asshole.
who else is writing an essay
Bianca Ibeleme me to coming at you from Long Island Selden ny 11th grade
me lol
who else is looking for comments they know they'll get replies on :)
me huhuhuh
maybe
I did not find holden likeable and that made the book more enjoyable for me
When I first read the book I found him so annoying and I hated him but I'm reading it again a year later and honestly, he's not that bad. I think his negativity is actually called for because now I understand why he feels like everyone sucks and is a phoney. He hasn't accepted reality yet and I just found it very relatable because I had been in the same spot before too. I think the way he narrated was perfecting in explaining how he struggled with coming of age.
Holden had all of those thoughts due to his depression, he has lost his hope in life and hates everything. I understand why some might see him as annoying
I’m sad to say that I never got to read this in school and the thing that let me hear was a documentary made about Mark Chapman. This book sounds more than interesting, it kind of reminds me of Taxi Driver. The whole anti-hero sort of story is always so gripping. How they ride the line of inspiration and villain makes for a great story that’s hard to turn away from. It’s too bad some people aren’t sane enough to see them for what they are. Anyways, I’m glad to see in the end of the story he hints at going back to school.
Symmetrical hand movements...
ha!
One of the most essential novels for anyone who likes to read books!
Really good video. Thanks for wrapping that up so clearly
I seriously didn't understand the point of this book and why a ranting teenager became so famous. So here I am to learn what I couldn't seem to see.
cut the music
Why is there upbeat music in the background?
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Just finished reading the book last night, i decided to read it after seeing it referenced in shows and books.
Great and well thought out video, thanks!
Socratic Seminar tomorrow, participation required, and I haven't touched the book. Gotta rely on SparkNotes with my entire being
um did u even read the book
You should give me a summary
I liked Holden a lot actually, he was pretty cute and interesting
No, he was a phony and a bore.
@@fuzzykoala6168 His internal phoniness is what made him interesting. And what made you think that he is a bore? I think he is one of the best and most iconic literary characters of American literature.
no?
Just finished reading it this moment.
My favourite ever written
I read it in my early twenties. I must have missed the moral of the story part.
This book was required reading for me in high school in the late 70s. I don’t remember a thing about the book. This review did not jog any memories.
This was a great synopsis. But the background music wasn't needed.
Thanks, couldn’t remember anything about this book..
I'm cooking lobster, tonight. Banks, gods and fog. I'm a writer, a dancer and a boxer.
Cool story bro
Just finished reading
Why does there have to be such annoying "music" in the background? It doesn't help at all - it just distracts from the content, which is intelligent enough to merit attention.
Excellent. Thank you 🌟🌟🌟
Mr. Peterson, I watched this video instead of reading the book and you’ll never be able to prove it
fantastic video
dxn't gxve a fxck I agree
Why didn't they just call it "my struggle"?
I dont think that would fly in the german speaking nations 😂
@@josealvarado276 There is nothing more fly then Peanutbutter-brown formal tops paired with swanky armbands.
@@jegga9199 “its a people shooting armband”
@@josealvarado276 I might have to disavow if this is something to do with the vaxxers.
Can anyone tell me why he got kicked out of school?
He didn’t apply himself and failed everything
Life is phony
sallinger´s only novel? what about franny and zooey?
This guys my idol
The best written book about absolutely nothing. I read this again after high school at 25 and lemme tell you it was dull. Well written yes, but boring at best. 2/5 do not recommend unless youre just rereading the classics for shits and gigs.
Very boring agreed
if you thought it was boring, it just went over your head
@@bobdunn7003 ur right, but again. It’s so fucking boring. Trust me it did not go over my head but nothing happens in the book
@@fuzzykoala6168 so much happens in this book! Holden experienced more in 3 days than I have in years. Silly thing to say
No
Thanks for this.
I really never enjoyed the book. Couldn’t even finish it being 1/3 of the way thru.
Boring Book. There is nothing exceptional about it. I could not get into it, but I have a bad habit of finishing any book I've started reading no matter how bad it is.
Wait, I thought he was in a nut house at the end?
I don't know, I read it once and I've forgotten everything.
Great! Thank you!
So adults didn’t like the book and banned being read because it had adult themes in it?
But somehow allowed Watership Down to be printed and given to students
Lol Watership down is traumatizing.
This book is average. 6/10 is pushing it. Highly overrated
I kind of didn't like Holden at last.
did this dude even read the book?
You should give me a summary 😞
That's a pretty good summary. Where would you diverge?
I read it in high school and didn't understand what the heck he was talking about.
John Lennon brought me here.
he’s literally me fr
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I on the other hand, was the dumbest smart teenager in history.
sounds like an Amish going out to find themselves
Holden is deff not the sharpest tool in the shed... not likeable at all.
People are so desperate they will find deep meaning in any dribble if they look hard enough.
Congrats, that's the meaning of life.
@@MiDuWay lmao
😂
Letzte Rettung
SI, why O- why did the adults in my youth try to forbid us to read this? All that mystic over this story?????? Teachers are strange!
I can do without the background music
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Holden is not likable tf
2046 public domain
Give your life to Christ!
@@rubenthompson1240 LMFAO
Already did 😎
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The most boring, anti-climatic and meaningless book I have ever had the ill fortune to read. It is the stark stupidity of this work, and it's inability to relate to anything of consequence, that makes it worth reading. The point that you can't get anything out of this book IS the point.
Whiney, edgy, teenage shit. It’s the type of book the stereotypical “liberal art student” who never grew up thinks is some deep masterpiece. In reality... it’s a drudge to read. Kids in school: dont let your teachers tell you this is an important book or even a deep one. If you want deep, read something with actual real-world reflections like Orwell or actual historical books. Fact is often stranger than fiction, anyway; hence why things like Shakespeare’s works are often based off real situations and events
i think you may have missed the point of the book
I'm an adult and I feared the book for a long time because of these warning comments. But in truth when I finally read the book I enjoyed it immensely.
Holden is annoying af
homosexuality bein a taboo topic
GARBAGE STORY
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