β€œI tried to read it. I really did. But I threw that book down in disgust after 150 pages.”

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"I read it recently and I suffered. πŸ˜‘πŸ˜‘ What's all the fuss about this book?"

"I read it as a freshman in high school and hated every page. I don't remember many details, just being deeply irritated with every character."

"Holden is an insufferable, whining jerk. I couldn't finish it."

"I loved it when I read it as a teen, but I suspect I'd hate it now."

"I'm all for painting a picture, but four pages to say Rodion stepped outside on a rainy day? Get to the point."