The Rye (novel)

"The Catcher in the Rye" is a novel by J.D. Salinger that follows Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who has just been expelled from prep school. Throughout the story, Holden struggles with feelings of alienation, confusion, and grief over the loss of innocence, both in himself and others. His journey through New York City reveals his desire to protect childhood purity while confronting the complexities of adult life. The novel explores themes of identity, loneliness, and the difficulty of growing up, capturing the raw emotional experience of adolescence.