It is well written, and certainly one of the most significant works in American literature; however, I do think that Holden Caulfield is a whinny little bitch with intimacy issues.

Most people will agree that the book is very well written. The debates will lie more on the characterization and, of course, the character's beliefs.

I love Holden Caulfield. What I mainly liked from it was his ability to observe people for who they really were. I thought I was the only one who saw the "phony" behavior of human beings until I read that book. I'm not exactly like Holden Caulfield (he would hate Internetz people like me), but I am really observant of human behavior, which has caused me to hate people so much.

The good that came from all of that is that I'm very skeptical and very open minded. I don't go with the popular opinion if there's something wrong with it. And I just hate how society is never going to go for the most logical ways to structure things (issues like Cannibalism, Narcotics and Religion)

The Catcher in the Rye is a well written book; all that you can ask of a book is that it portrays whatever it's trying to portray well. So, I would say that the book itself is great.

I disliked Holden, and did not admire him at all. I don't think you can gain much insight into life from his point of view, the only insight you gain from the book is into the mind of Holden, and I suppose people in real life who are like him. I think of him as one of the best reminders that cynicism/pessimism does not necessarily equal wisdom. But at the same time, I think the whole story was about him growing up and getting over most of the stuff that made him so unlikeable, so I suppose all of the whining and bitching ending with a happy ending.

was amazing. to bad the author won't let them make a movie. so much character and story. amazing, great, fantastic, loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it

I love The Catcher in the Rye because I find it creepily relatable. I identify with many of Holden's internal problems, and I know that there's more to his complaints than just whining. I know exactly where he's coming from, and I appreciate it because it gives me a way to express how I feel, in a way. People who think that Holden is annoying just aren't listening to what he's saying. :)

Never read it, but I've heard of the controversy.

With that said, I think the book is damn great, for it caused a split in society that showed the obvious difference between the smart and the dumb.

Because after all, if you think that somehow a book can be the cause for someone becoming crazy and trying to kill people, um... then you're completely retarded. In fact, you probably have lead poisoning from being so retarded.