Blog #50: The Catcher in the Rye

Well here is my last blog. I really did not know how to end this series of blogs though. I think I might just reflect back on all of the books that I had to read this summer. My favorite, like I mentioned in a previous blog, was The Catcher in the Rye. I just feel that this story gave me the best message, and was the most enjoyable to read. I loved going on the adventure with Holden Caulfield, and I liked experiencing everything that he experienced. I also liked Phoebe, and how she was Holden’s backbone practically. He did everything for her. I really liked his explanation on the catcher in the rye, which is what he wanted to be when he grew up. It was a very enjoyable book, and I am glad that I “had” to read it. I will most definitely read it again, and that does not happen very often with me. The Old Man and the Sea would probably be the next favorite of mine! I guess it was kind of boring to me, but it still kept me interested. I think the real reason that I even partially enjoyed it was because it was so short! I really liked that! I also kind of liked it because it was so different. It had pretty much one setting, the ocean, and one main character, Santiago. I also liked the fish, and I am upset that it had to die! Overall, the book was alright, but I definitely do not think that I will read it again. My least favorite was definitelyThe Grapes of Wrath! I think it was really weird, and I did not enjoy. I mean, granted, there were a few parts that I liked, but nothing that would be make me read it again. The ending is what was the huge downfall for me. It was quite disturbing and very weird in my opinion. It made me feel awkward reading it. Overall, the books were not that horrible, but they were not the best books I have ever read. They were the best honor’s books that I have had to read though!