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The Catcher In The Rye: Book Review

December 14, 1996


The Catcher In The Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, is a fictional novel
that was first published in 1965. The novel takes place in New York City and in
Pennsylvania over a duration of four days. This novel tells the story of an
emotionally disturbed teenager who has been kicked out of a boarding school. The
story is told from the point of view of a teenager who is the narrator of the
story.
The main character in this novel is Holden Caulfield. He is sixteen years
old and serves as the narrator of this novel. Holden does not like anybody or
anything around him. He is an emotionally troubled kid and has many problems
with his life. Phoebe is Holden's little sister. She is ten years old and
lives at home with their parents. Phoebe really admires and loves her big
brother, Holden.
This novel begins when Holden is in a mental hospital in California. The
novel is a flashback of the events over a time......

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