The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is a novel about teenage alienation and the struggle to find meaning in a world filled with hypocrisy and superficiality. The story is told from the perspective of Holden Caulfield, a disaffected and troubled 16-year-old who has been expelled from his prep school. As Holden wanders through New York City, he grapples with his feelings of loneliness, confusion, and disillusionment with the adult world. Salinger’s novel captures the vulnerability of adolescence and the painful process of growing up, making Holden’s voice resonate with readers as an expression of youthful rebellion, loss, and the desire for authenticity in a conformist society.