I think I know...

I think I know now how to describe (see first post: Chapters 1-3) how I feel about The Catcher in the Rye. I wasn't sure what to think because I didn't connect to Holden yet. I like this book because it is different from all the books I have read before. I don't know where the book is going, and I kind-of like that. I do think this book is interesting, but I am not into it enough to keep my fingers glued to the book and my eyes opened. I hope the point comes soon where I can care enough about what might happen, for me to not want to wait and read it.

Chapters 4-5

I read Chapters 4 and 5 of The Catcher in the Rye today. Before today I didn't really know what to feel about Holden; I didn't have much of a connection, and I couldn't really tell what his reasons were for the way he was, or what could have happened; So, I guess I felt judgment. In Chapter 5 we find out that his younger brother, Allie, died when Holden was 13. Before, I didn't really know what to feel, but now that I know about this tragic event that happened to him, I feel sympathy. I feel really bad for him, I can't say I feel empathy because I have never had a sibling or anyone really close to me die. I have not felt that kind of sorrow, and I couldn't imagine what would happen to me (or anyone) in that situation. Holden talks about how good his brother acted and did in everything. I can tell he misses him, and I maybe think this is why he doesn't let himself get too close to other people, because he doesn't want to feel pain when he or they leave, or something happens to them.

Chapters 1-3

We/I read the first three chapters of The Catcher in the Rye today. The book is pretty interesting (I don't know if that is the right word).