The Catcher in the Rye

Told through the voice of the disillusioned teenage narrator Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye captures the raw angst, alienation, and confusion of adolescence. After getting expelled from prep school, Holden wanders New York City, wrestling with his identity, grief, and the phoniness he sees in the adult world. With its sharp voice and emotional honesty, the novel became a defining work for generations of young readers seeking authenticity and connection.