The Catcher In The Rye is Salinger's most well known peice. It is probably also one of the most
contraversial books ever written in his time. Along with Ferenheit 451, Catcher In The Rye was often
burned. I personally would like to get my hands on the simply mad people who would burn somebody's
hard work, and art. The Catcher In The Rye is truly a work of art.

This is the story of a young man named Holden Caufield, who runs away from his college which he was
also expelled from. He tries to hide the secret that he was expelled from his family, and tries to live
alone, from place to place until school gets out, so that he can keep his parents from knowing he was
expelled. He runs into all of the sorts of trouble that any troubled guy his age might run into on his own
in New York City.

It is somewhat understandable that this book has been banned from some libraries, but the burnings
are a complete mystery to me. The book does have some strong language and many adult-like situations.
Some of the topics discussed may be slightly disturbing to some younger readers, but hey! I'm only 14,
and have read all of Salinger's stories, and I'm fine with all of it.
I would reccomend this book to anybody who likes a simply wonderful read, where the character gets to the
dang point, and has lots of wit. Salinger's wit he gained from his war experiences shines through in all of
his stories, but mostly in The Catcher In The Rye. Holden Caufield (the main character) is a true likeness to
his age, getting right down to what he means, saying what he means-- exactly how he means it.

So, sit down some time with this book and try it out.
If you don't like it, take this fresh bouquet of early blooming parenthesis! (((())))

*Catcher In The Rye* *Raise High The Roofbeam, Carpenters* *Seymour: An Introduction* *Franny & Zooey* *Nine Stories* Biography