The Catcher In The Rye. J.D. Salinger. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1951.
A timeless classic of teenage rebellion and existential angst, The Catcher in the Rye follows Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned sixteen-year-old navigating the hypocrisy and loneliness of adulthood. Recently expelled from Pencey Prep, Holden embarks on a restless journey through New York City, wrestling with alienation, identity, and the painful transition from innocence to experience.
J.D. Salinger’s landmark novel captures the raw emotions of adolescence with piercing honesty and wit, making Holden’s voice one of the most unforgettable in American literature. A profound meditation on authenticity, belonging, and the fear of growing up, The Catcher in the Rye continues to resonate with generations of readers who have ever felt lost in a world that seems impossibly phony.
