The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

277 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

It's Christmas time and Holden Caulfield has just been expelled from yet another school...Fleeing the crooks at Pencey Prep, he pinballs around New York City seeking solace in fleeting encounters—shooting the bull with strangers in dive hotels, wa...

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Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 48%
sad 37%
dark 32%
funny 31%
adventurous 20%
challenging 16%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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