Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - review | Books | The Guardian
'I think many teenagers would be able to relate to the themes - it's a modern classic of the coming of age genre.'
The Catcher in the Rye certainly wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, however I find it an exciting and compelling read, with a gallon of brutal reality poured in along with some humour, contrasting with moments of depression.
Despite being written in 1951, I think many teenagers would be able to relate to the various themes present in the book. It is a modern classic of the coming of age genre. I find the main character, 17-year-old Holden Caulfield, absolutely intriguing and as I read the book, it was fascinating to get inside the head of the strange, rebellious protagonist.
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A Christmas Carol (Wordsworth Exclusive Collection): Amazon.co.uk: Dickens, Charles: 9781840228229: Books
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