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About the book
The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 novel by J. D. Salinger. It is a coming of age story told over the course of three days in New York City, centered on a young narrator trying to make sense of himself and the world around him. The novel is written in English and works through a direct, conversational voice that stays close to the character’s thoughts, doubts, and observations.
It is a good fit for readers who like character driven fiction and books that focus more on voice and perspective than on plot twists. If you are interested in stories about adolescence, alienation, and the uneasy passage toward adulthood, this is a natural place to start. What stands out here is the tight focus on one consciousness and the way ordinary details of city life become part of the emotional picture, which gives the book a clear link to other realistic coming of age novels.
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Book details
- Year
- 1951
- Language
- English
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