If a book ultimately be not a particularly interesting or enjoyable experience but...

[Fisherwoman]

contain a fantastic statement and impact, would it be considered a good book?

The reason that I ask this question is that I recently finished reading The Catcher in the Rye (or El Catchador en El Centeno, which I just like to say because I like speaking Spanish), and I thought that the writing style simply did not work for it did not create an enviroment which was proper for progression, making overall the story entire story seem very detached and ultimately not particularly well-done. It was readable, and I did not feel bored reading the book, but there was nothing particularly worthwhile until I reached the end, in which I realized something about the story, and it all came together. So, I feel satisfied by an experience that wasn't all together noteworthy, so the question I have would be is that considered a good book or not?

[Pendragon]

contain a fantastic statement and impact, would it be considered a good book?

So, I feel satisfied by an experience that wasn't all together noteworthy, so the question I have would be is that considered a good book or not?

Have you not answered your own question in the affirmative? You read the book. You have a feeling of satisfaction for having done so. Isn't that what you started out to accomplish? If others do not like the book, let them have their opinion. For you, you had a satisfactory experience. :)

[crisaor]

The reason that I ask this question is that I recently finished reading The Catcher in the Rye (or El Catchador en El Centeno, which I just like to say because I like speaking Spanish), and I thought that the writing style simply did not work for it did not create an enviroment which was proper for progression, making overall the story entire story seem very detached and ultimately not particularly well-done. It was readable, and I did not feel bored reading the book, but there was nothing particularly worthwhile until I reached the end, in which I realized something about the story, and it all came together. So, I feel satisfied by an experience that wasn't all together noteworthy, so the question I have would be is that considered a good book or not?
Actually, The Catcher in the Rye has two translations to spanish. One is El Cazador Oculto, the other one is El Guardián Entre el Centeno, which is the more correct one. Catchador isn't a word in spanish.

On the book, I believe that the writing style matches the quality of the story, even when it doesn't seem to do so (it's written by a 16 year-old, after all). I think it's a great book.

Regarding your question, I don't think a single element of impact is enought to "redeem" a book if it's utterly bad when all things are considered. It would be a rare ocurrence, I think.

[Bastet]

You're right crisaor, El Guardián Entre el Centeno is the more correct and the more widespread one, at least in Spain ;)

[Bastet]

and to answer your question, Fisherwoman, yes, I think the book would still be a valuable one.

[Scheherazade]

contain a fantastic statement and impact, would it be considered a good book?

The reason that I ask this question is that I recently finished reading The Catcher in the Rye (or El Catchador en El Centeno, which I just like to say because I like speaking Spanish), and I thought that the writing style simply did not work for it did not create an enviroment which was proper for progression, making overall the story entire story seem very detached and ultimately not particularly well-done. It was readable, and I did not feel bored reading the book, but there was nothing particularly worthwhile until I reached the end, in which I realized something about the story, and it all came together. So, I feel satisfied by an experience that wasn't all together noteworthy, so the question I have would be is that considered a good book or not?I think it would depend a lot on what you call 'worthwhile' and 'noteworthy'. And also on purpose of your reading. There are many books I would simply read for their entertainment factor and they are noteworthy, in my opinion, for that quality of theirs. I'd much rather read a Stephanie Plum or Agatha Christie book while I am sunbathing on the beach even though I am also an avid reader of, what can be called, classics.