First read the original version. Here's a first reaction and some thoughts fueled by literary icon John Green.
"Spoilers Life is sad and hard" John Green, another video...
I wish I could have been there to talk to him. Although moody and not the easiest person to be with I still like to think I would have listened and wondered about the central park ducks. Even now, especially as this novel feels so timeless due to its singular storytelling.
When I think about Holden and Jane, I feel saddend and a little pained. I don't think Holden wouldn't accept her as sexual being or as a growing woman. It might not be quite as misogynistic (see video for reference) I just get the feeling he really likes her and maybe even loves her or at least his memories of her.
While reading, I actually got scared Holden might hurt himself, attempt suicide or let himself freeze while drifting away in the pattern of his mind. Even though I should have been aware that he is telling us the story.
That he got well enough to tell his story.
I am almost a decade older then Holden Caulfield is in "The Catcher in the Rye" and definitely not handling adulthodd all too well. In my depression I've grasp for straws of innocent happiness hardly seeing the rye.
First impression: "You shoudn't read this when depressed."
I thought of counting how often Holden gets depressed, doesn't care or more accurately says he doesn't.
But I realised something while vaguely wishing I had a hunting cap: I felt less alone.
Hey, listen, Thanks Holden.
Forever mine
Best wishes
Lee
"Spoilers Life is sad and hard" John Green, another video...
I wish I could have been there to talk to him. Although moody and not the easiest person to be with I still like to think I would have listened and wondered about the central park ducks. Even now, especially as this novel feels so timeless due to its singular storytelling.
When I think about Holden and Jane, I feel saddend and a little pained. I don't think Holden wouldn't accept her as sexual being or as a growing woman. It might not be quite as misogynistic (see video for reference) I just get the feeling he really likes her and maybe even loves her or at least his memories of her.
While reading, I actually got scared Holden might hurt himself, attempt suicide or let himself freeze while drifting away in the pattern of his mind. Even though I should have been aware that he is telling us the story.
That he got well enough to tell his story.
I am almost a decade older then Holden Caulfield is in "The Catcher in the Rye" and definitely not handling adulthodd all too well. In my depression I've grasp for straws of innocent happiness hardly seeing the rye.
First impression: "You shoudn't read this when depressed."
I thought of counting how often Holden gets depressed, doesn't care or more accurately says he doesn't.
But I realised something while vaguely wishing I had a hunting cap: I felt less alone.
Hey, listen, Thanks Holden.
Forever mine
Best wishes
Lee