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Jan A. (janniebug57) - - Reviews

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The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
Author: J. D. Salinger
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 1987
Review Date: 7/27/2010
Helpful Score: 1


I really, really wanted to like this book. This wasn't required reading for me in high school, so I decided to pick up a copy after hearing about Salinger's death and the constant references to this 'classic' work. After spending approximately 6 months half-heartedly trying to read this relatively short book and only making it halfway through, I finally gave up. I tried, but found it boring and extremely dated. I kept putting it aside, thinking I would read a different book and then go back and try 'Catcher' again. I did this about 8 times before I finally figured out that it simply wasn't going to become any more appealing to me no matter how many books I read between attempts to finish this one. :(


Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
Author: Christopher Moore
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 570
Review Date: 6/8/2012


My favorite Christopher Moore book so far, closely followed by "Fool." Manages to be poignant, irreverent and funny all at the same time.


The Road
The Road
Author: Cormac McCarthy
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 2028
Review Date: 9/22/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Absolutely spellbinding. Heartbreaking and hopeful in the same turn. I highly recommend it.


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