Evaluation: The Catcher in the Rye

Whenever we do a book project in school we are required to rate the book. For example a could be four out of five stars or something like that. After you rated it, you have to explain why you gave that book a certain rating and I think that this is an appropriate blog subject for this book.

The Catcher in the Rye was a very entertaining book for me. If I had to rate it I would give it a five out of five stars. There is not much that I did not like about this book. I liked how Holden stood up for himself and he kind of did whatever he wanted to do. I wish that I could just decide to leave school and do it, but if that happens today then the police are notified and it becomes a big deal. I also like the language used in this book. Most books do not use swear words in the dialogue. I think that when they don't the book is not very realistic. Everyone uses swear words and when the author completely strips the book of them, I can just not believe that none of the characters in that book ever said a swear word. Holden says what is on his mind and I think that I probably saw at least one swear word on every page and there was usually more than one(Salinger, 88).

I also liked Phoebe's character a lot. She seems like a very bright and funny little girl. Phoebe is also much more mature than Holden and I find this funny too. Holden is a kid who does not like many things and you would think that he would be somewhat mature, but his little sister puts him to shame when it comes to maturity. The message of this book was very important to. I think that the message of this book is to not fear changes. Especially changes that are bound to come like adulthood.

Salinger, J. D. The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown, 1951. Print