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A Catcher in the Rye?

It was banned at both our public library and our school library here. I got a copy of it and started to read it, but my mother caught me and took the book away. So I never did read it.

How about you? Did you read it?

I see that J.D. Salinger died today. That's what made me curious. Am I the only one who was deprived?

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Originally published for adults, it has since become popular with adolescent readers for its themes of alienation and rebellion.[1] It has been translated into almost all of the world's major languages.[2] Around 250,000 copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than sixty-five million.[3] The novel's protagonist and antihero, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion.[4]

The novel was among the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005 as chosen by Time,[5] and named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. It has been frequently challenged[6][7][8] in the United States for its liberal use of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and teenage angst. It also deals with complex issues of identity, belonging, connection, and alienation.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye

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I read it in about 1970. Dont remember it much but that is was pretty sarcastic.

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I've never read it.

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I was deprived too, I guess.

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It is banned at my house too.

Course, I am a dictator! LOL

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Sherri,
In your Avatar, what is that that Bro. Eddie is wearing on his head? :ursofunny

BeenThinkin

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I think I read it in high school, but can't remember for sure. I know we read Lord of the Flies. I never could really get past the language to the heart of that one. I'm fairly sure Catcher would be the same. We had a good English teacher, but I chose most my own books. Pride and Prejudice, The Scarlet Letter,and Crime and Punishment were probably my favorites.

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The strong language in Catcher in the Rye is pervasive, making it hard to read, and taking it completely off the list for my children, despite it's recommendation as a "classic" on most book lists. However, I have it in .pdf format if you want it, Margie.

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Never even heard of it.

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I never read it and I'm an avid reader.
As I recall we had choices on our reading list and I couldn't get in to it....I'm sure it was the profanity.

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MissBrattifield, I think I might want to at least give it a shot. If you want to email it to me, I'd be very grateful. Thank you for sharing.

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Yes, I have read it. Yes, the language is bad. Yes, it is a classic. And yes, I might read it again.

Somewhat bittersweet, but I shouldn't give much away.

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If you have time on your hands, I would also suggest you read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand.

Very prophetic.

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I had heard of that book, but it wasn't required reading for us.

Baldwin's "Native Son" and Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are two books that were required reading that stand out to me from HS days, long, long ago.

I read, "Lord of the Flies" and really enjoyed it!

I still quote from it at times, "Kill the pig! Cut her throat! Spill her blood!"

My some of my co-workers chuckle with me because I usually say it at the most convenient times!! :)