"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger

The Novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is thought to be a controversial book by many, but at the same time has appealed to a countless number of readers in the past fifty years. Holden Caulfield, the narrator and protagonist of the story, brings the reader to experience the world through his eyes. Although Holden is extremely cynical and judgmental of nearly everything and everyone, there is much value in what …

…simple coming of age story that can be connected with several aspects of everyday life. The fear of change, the uneasiness of growing up, and the corruptness of the adult world are issues that nearly every reader can relate to. If a reader gets hung up on the crude language in the book, then they are overlooking the bigger picture. They will miss out on the pessimistic and depressed but intriguing character of Holden Caulfield.