Catcher in the Rye

Catcher in the Rye


By: J. D. Salinger
Reviewed by: Lynna, 17
Rating: Really liked it


I actually enjoyed Catcher in the Rye (didn't expect it before cracking open the small plain white hardcover book). It had a lot of hidden meanings behind it, and the writer has a magnificent way of expressing thoughts through the character. It's funny how this novel was complete shunned for it's profanity and rebellious language.

This book was basically about a troubled, depressed, and rebellious teenager named Holden Caulfied who wanted to just escape. He's rebellious at heart and despite his parents demand for him to just stay in school, he always manages to get in trouble. He finally packs and leave school for good and runs away into many little adventures. Inside, he's a chaotic mess of memories of his dead brother (Allie) and messy childhood. There is a lot of symbolism in this novel, including the title of Catcher in the Rye.

I would probably like to read this on my free time, so it was no trouble for me to read it for my class!


Recommended to: Teens who can handle a little rebellion here and there ;)