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Title: A feat so rare......
Review: I am a 24 year old writer and a very big fan of all of Salinger's writings. I have read many of the comments on this page, and although I am glad to see so many 5 stars, I must say I am quite disappointed in some of the book's reviewers. Simply put, no, not everyone could relate to Holden, and it is not a necessity that one should even like him, but this cannot be ignored: Salinger has created a timeless work of art that very few artists ever achieve in their lives. Salinger has accomplished a very rare feat - he has, unwillingly, become the spokesperson for a generation. When one looks back, how many artists, whether writers, musicians, or painters have accomplished this feat? These "special" artists come along perhaps once every decade or so. In the 90's, this "special" artist has probably been Kurt Cobain - and no one else. That is how rare these accomplishments come about, and so whether you like it or not, Salinger's The Catcher must be treated ! in this regard.
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