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A review by maiahhtratchh
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I had no idea what this book was about but have always been intrigued. I felt such discomfort, anxiety, and pure dislike/hate of this book as I read it . I cannot speak for people who have severe narcissistic mental health disorders as to how accurate it is but if you have ever been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist.. this book is hella triggering. The way Holden interacts and speaks of those around him swinging back and forth from praising/loving to tearing them to shreds in whiplash I have experienced being on the other side of that and listening to it. I also just didn’t understand the plot much and the way it abruptly ended made me mad, that I had gone through all that emotional turmoil for it to just… finish with no real reason. Anyways I wouldn’t recommend this book unless you are curious about what it feels like to be around someone with actual narcissism.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Grief
Psychosis referring to Holdens altered perception of reality and his increasing mania throughout the course of the book. Including how it manifests in his interactions/views of those around him