I've struggled with the review for this one! I read it a few years ago and just recently came across a review which made me wonder if I had been too harsh in my judgement, not caring for it at the time, or maybe not understanding it. (I don't think so, but I should have read it as a teenager, I probably would have had a different view).So, generally speaking, I didn't like this book - it was annoying and I didn't relate to the main character or appreciate the language (lousy this, lousy that)...although I did agree with Holden Caufield's view on how phony society can be - and kudos to him for having the courage to say it!
The underlying importance of this book, for me, is the thought that in order to change the world you must first be submissive to The Powers That Be, join them and then, when armed with the ammunition necessary, continue on your own path.
That's all I got from it. Maybe it's just me....
