I shockingly didn’t hate this book! Yes this book does lose a star because it is about a privileged white boy being an absolute hypocrite the entire time (I had to put it down at one point because I needed a break from his voice haha), but unlike books with similar protagonists like On the Road, Holden’s voice was much more compelling.
Should this book be considered a classic? I’m still unsure of that. However, this is a good story, Holden is a very memorable character, and there is plenty to be discussed thematically. I almost wish this book was assigned reading for me in school.