The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger with Stephen Heintz (Narrator)

5 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1951 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 48%
sad 37%
dark 32%
funny 31%
adventurous 19%
challenging 16%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | 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: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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