Line(s) of the Day #TheCatcherIntheRye
"Some game. If you get on the side where all the hot-shots are, then it's a game, all right – I'll admit that. But if you get on the other side, where there aren't any hot-shots, then what's a game about it? Nothing. No game."
The rebellious, lost soul that is Hayden Caulfield in the seminal book Catcher in the Rye (1951) by JD Salinger,which has sold over 65 million copies to date.
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25 thoughts on "Line(s) of the Day #TheCatcherIntheRye"
Cathy746books on February 11, 2016 at 2:10 pm said:
There were plenty of quotes to choose from! When did you first read it?
Oh man, when I was about 17! Haven't read it since just on case it has aged badly. Or I have aged badly 🙂
It hasn't 🙂 I read it when I was 15 and liked it. But I read it again about 6 or 7 years later and loved it.
Fab. Might reread it. If I can find it!
alexraphael on February 11, 2016 at 10:13 pm said:
I hope you do. Usually I reread just because I love the book so much, but this was the one exception as I was curious why it impacted on so many others.
Cassidy Frazee on February 11, 2016 at 7:50 pm said:
You're all phonies! 🙂
Hayden sure hated that word, didn't he? I can't think of that word phoney without thinking of him.
I'm the same why. Also go to him right away.
boundlessbeing on February 11, 2016 at 8:35 pm said:
So good. "I like it when somebody gets excited about something. It's nice." Simple yet so true.
Very true 🙂 Have you ever read another character anything like Hayden Caulfield?
Purpleanais on February 11, 2016 at 10:25 pm said:
An awful lot of the book is 🙂
Paul S on February 12, 2016 at 12:28 am said:
Holden Caulfield is the man!
"That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be."
That Avatar looks awful familiar 🙂 One of the rare books that has been a phenomenal success without being made into a recognised film.
Paul S on February 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm said:
Your post inspired me to update it!
emmakwall on February 16, 2016 at 3:16 pm said:
Holden Caulfield is one of my favourite ever protagonists. I know that's not original, but it's true! Mainly I just liked him because he struck me as a kind hearted kid, who couldn't understand the unkindness of the world.
You're original enough as it is 🙂 It's a book that connected with a lot of people. A timeless book and an unforgettable protagonist.
Phew! I thought I might sound like a phoney 🙂
P.S what wise words they were, perfect in fact!
"It's a book that connected with a lot of people. A timeless book and an unforgettable protagonist." – lovely 🙂
Why thank you Emma 🙂
emmakwall on February 17, 2016 at 10:17 am said:
All true 🙂
Setting my Tone on July 15, 2016 at 3:16 pm said:
Incredible Book. Check out my 'Catcher in the Rye' article! https://settingmytone.com/2016/07/06/growing-up-memoriescatcher-in-the-rye-and-18/
alexraphael on July 15, 2016 at 10:22 pm said:
I'll have a look.