Title: The Catcher in the Wallflower
Product review: I wanted to like this, I did- it's one of the original YA book! But the borrowing from The Catcher in the Rye was just too much for me. And before you protest that it's original (and there are some differences- that's why I was able to give it 2 stars) let's take a look at some similarities:- Both are well-read- Both end with the main character going to a mental facility- Both rely on teachers as mentors (and both visit their homes)- Both protagonists are very intelligent- Both have trouble making new friends- Both are very affected by dead family member- Both are self-aware (they know that they are struggling)- Both have similar syntax- Both have experimentation with alcohol/drugs- Both are intimidated by sex- Both are respectful of women- Both are from the first person narratives- Both value sibingsDrop mic.
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