The catcher in the rye - J D Salinger

Have you ever found yourself laughing at simple lines just because they were constructed in a particular way, using a dry yet clever style? Well, while reading this book, I had that sensation. Caulfield, a seventeen-year-old student at the boarding school Pencey, serves as the narrator. Just before the Christmas holidays, he failed four of the five classes and was expelled. He passed the English class. He lacks interest in other areas, not because he is incompetent. Caulfield, who already has a poor academic record of attending school consistently, must break the bad news to his parents once more. Let's also explain that he is considering other options for his life.

                              I believe that over the course of this young child, the author has undoubtedly touched on a variety of subjects that trouble a young adult trying to navigate life. The most prevalent of these include bullying, people of the same interest always sticking together, lack of hygiene in boarding schools, people with wealth or status being treated differently by some, and many people being fake or phony to fit in. It appears that, even in those days, life's challenges weren't all that different. I find the quality of tale writing to be really impressive.

          Although this book has received criticism for its use of profanity, I find it amusing that people still find it acceptable; in a way, it adds some color to reading. The words intended to convey specific emotions, such as "He's got a lot of dough" for his wealth, "It kills me" for getting on my nerves, and "horsing around" for moving, made me chuckle uncontrollably.

        This story's subject matter is not my cup of tea. I know the author wrote it from the perspective of a seventeen-year-old, but I don't particularly like how that lad carelessly decides to go to a hotel in an attempt to meet women and drink for fun. If we examine his interactions, it could have easily gone wrong. In addition, I believe the youngster should take a closer look at his life and consider what brings him joy rather than blaming the past, other people, or the world. It irritates me a little that he is victim blaming himself rather than acting. Therefore, the plot lacks intellectual stimulation and unquestionably lacks the desired character development.

            Considering all the above factors, I would like to rate this book 3 out of 5. I would highly recommend this book for comedy lovers and slice-of-life junkies. I hope it makes you chuckle just like I did.