Catcher in the Rye
Reading this often banned book because I wanted to know why it was a banned book. I vaguely remember reading it when I was much younger and disliked the story of a posh boy who seemed to have no direction while coming from a privileged background. Just drifting, cussing, and being depressed. I don’t do well with depression in others. Don’t have time for the luxury of it.
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Just read a review here by Katelyn about Literary Censorship related to Catcher that was helpful in adding context to the novel as I found myself still having a negative impression of Holden Caulfield. I had hoped I would feel compassion for this boy, but so far that is a no go. Mostly what I feel for him is impatience with his meandering and depression. I do find his kindness to children interesting, likely because he finds them innocent and sweet; he seems to miss that innocence in himself, instead opting for cynicism and bitterness.
Trudging on.
