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Salinger's style creates an effect of conversation, it is as though Holden is speaking to you personally, as though you too have seen through the pretences of the American Dream and are growing up unable to see the point of living in, or contributing to, the society around you.


The Catcher in Rye is the ultimate novel for disaffected youth and has influenced countless coming-of-age stories since.

Holden Caulfield is a seventeen- year-old dropout who has just been kicked out of his fourth school. Navigating his way through the challenges of growing up, Holden dissects the 'phony' aspects of society, and the 'phonies' themselves- the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who scores with girls using sickly-sweet affection.

Written with the clarity of a boy leaving childhood behind, it explores the world with disarming frankness and a warm, affecting charisma which has made this novel a universally loved classic of twentieth-century literature.
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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Novel by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. The influential and widely acclaimed story details the two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. Confused and disillusioned, he searches for truth and rails against the "phoniness" of the adult world. He ends up exhausted and emotionally ill, in a psychiatrist's office. After he recovers from his breakdown, Holden relates his experiences to the reader. --none

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J. D. Salinger was born in 1919 and died in January 2010. He grew up in New York City and wrote short stories from an early age, but his breakthrough came in 1948 with the publication in the New Yorker of 'A Perfect Day for Bananafish'. The Catcher in the Rye was his first and only novel, published in 1951. It remains one of the most translated, taught and reprinted texts, and has sold over 65 million copies worldwide. He went on to write three further, critically acclaimed, best-selling works of fiction- Franny and Zooey, For Esme - With Love And Squalor and Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour - An Introduction. Salinger continued to write throughout his life and left behind a large body of unpublished work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin (General UK); 1st edition (14 October 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014023750X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140237504
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.2 x 19.8 cm
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Born in New York in 1919, Jerome David Salinger dropped out of several schools before enrolling in a writing class at Columbia University, publishing his first piece ("The Young Folks") in Story magazine. Soon after, the New Yorker picked up the heralded "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," and more pieces followed, including "Slight Rebellion off Madison" in 1941, an early Holden Caulfield story. Following a stint in Europe for World War II, Salinger returned to New York and began work on his signature novel, 1951's "The Catcher in the Rye," an immediate bestseller for its iconoclastic hero and forthright use of profanity. Following this success, Salinger retreated to his Cornish, New Hampshire, home where he grew increasingly private, eventually erecting a wall around his property and publishing just three more books: "Nine Stories," "Franny and Zooey," "Raise High the Roof Beam, and Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction." Salinger was married twice and had two children. He died of natural causes on January 27, 2010, in New Hampshire at the age of 91.

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Twiglet
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant piece of literature
Reviewed in Australia on 17 August 2023
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All that needs to be said was in the title. It's a very good piece of literature, one I unfortunately didn't read when I was at school.
You're best way to discover it is to read it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I was a terrible reader
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The book was good but I was also left confused. I was just a horrible reader that I couldn’t exactly understand this adolescence story. But it vaguely makes sense why it was huge.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Delivery from Amazon was as usual very prompt.
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I first read this book a very long time ago; I was probably about Holden Caulfield's age at the time.
Now, the best part of a lifetime later, I find Caulfield's cynical negativity depressing, and am horrified to think that at that age I found enough about him to identify with. As did many of my friends.
However he is quite funny at times, and I take pride in the fact that I turned out much better than he probably did.
Worth reading again if you enjoyed it the first time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Reviewed in Australia on 5 November 2023
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Read the Catcher about 30 years ago. Re-reading it again it still an inspirational novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars what a great read
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A Timeless Classic of Teenage Rebellion and Identity Exploration

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a masterpiece that delves deep into the complexities of adolescence. Through the captivating voice of protagonist Holden Caulfield, Salinger skillfully captures the rawness and authenticity of teenage angst. This novel's exploration of rebellion, identity, and the loss of innocence makes it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human condition. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all generation
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Callum Yule
4.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener
Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2020
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I have met a few Holden Caulfields in my time. A very well written book. It is a tad depressing in places, which is why I only gave it four stars, but it meant a lot, if you know what I mean.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and poignant
Reviewed in Australia on 2 October 2022
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Read it again after 50 years and loved it thoroughly. Brilliant and unique voice and narration. So happy it’s never been ruined by Hollywood: bunch of phonies
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2.0 out of 5 stars boring
Reviewed in Australia on 24 November 2019
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interesting for comparative literature research to read but not at all enjoyable! dont bother if you are reading for enjoyment
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Sudarshan Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars 'The Catcher in the Rye' hardcover edition redefines the reading experience.
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"The Catcher in the Rye" hardcover edition impresses with its high-quality paper, enhancing the reading experience. The thick, creamy pages provide a luxurious feel, while the durable hardcover binding ensures longevity. This attention to detail elevates the classic novel, appealing to book enthusiasts who appreciate both the content and the physicality of their literary collections.
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It's as advertised. I have also attached pictures of how the book looks without the cover for those interested.
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5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy interesante
Reviewed in Spain on 27 August 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genial!
Reviewed in Brazil on 6 March 2021
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Holden Caulfield é um menino de 16 anos em um colégio interno na Pensilvânia. Quando ele é expulso, decide fugir do colégio uma semana antes do semestre acabar, e pega uma viagem de trem até Nova York, onde ele mora, mas não volta para casa; com medo da bronca dos pais, ele decide passar a semana perambulando pelas ruas da cidade, até que a escola mandaria uma carta de expulsão e os pais descobririam de uma forma ou de outra.

Livro incrível! É super fácil de ler, com uma liguagem bem simples, por ser narrado pelo próprio Holden, um adolescente muito espertinho e sarcástico com um dom perfeito para se meter em problema! O livro me cativou tanto que, às vezes, até pareceu que era uma carta escrita do Holden para mim! kkkk

Quanto a qualidade do produto em si, chegou tudo certinho. Ele é muito parecido com a maioria dos livros de bolso que eu já tive; simples, de papel jornal, e sem orelhas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genial!
Reviewed in Brazil on 6 March 2021
Holden Caulfield é um menino de 16 anos em um colégio interno na Pensilvânia. Quando ele é expulso, decide fugir do colégio uma semana antes do semestre acabar, e pega uma viagem de trem até Nova York, onde ele mora, mas não volta para casa; com medo da bronca dos pais, ele decide passar a semana perambulando pelas ruas da cidade, até que a escola mandaria uma carta de expulsão e os pais descobririam de uma forma ou de outra.

Livro incrível! É super fácil de ler, com uma liguagem bem simples, por ser narrado pelo próprio Holden, um adolescente muito espertinho e sarcástico com um dom perfeito para se meter em problema! O livro me cativou tanto que, às vezes, até pareceu que era uma carta escrita do Holden para mim! kkkk

Quanto a qualidade do produto em si, chegou tudo certinho. Ele é muito parecido com a maioria dos livros de bolso que eu já tive; simples, de papel jornal, e sem orelhas.
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