The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger
4/5
Little, Brown and Company 277 pages July 16, 1951
Holden Caulfield, a disaffected teenager expelled from yet another prep school, wanders New York City over a few days, railing against the "phoniness" of the adult world. A defining novel of adolescent alienation that has captivated and divided readers for decades.
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Jim's Review
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Jim first read this as a teenage larva and thought Holden was a genius. Re-reading it as a fully grown bookworm, Jim realizes Holden is kind of insufferable — but that's exactly the point. Salinger nailed the voice of a confused kid so perfectly it still resonates. Whether you love Holden or want to worm-slap him, this book will make you feel something. Probably both things simultaneously.
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