Alex Yup

If you are a fan of books with intense action scenes and long thrilling plots, then simply don't read this book. The Catcher in the Rye is not about things like that, it is about a teenage boy and a few days in his life. It shows his normally negative thoughts towards life, that could feel a little annoying to some readers, if you don't take the time to consider why he feels the way he does. The book may feel a little repetitive as well, but that's just because it's written in the characters voice, and our thoughts tend to be repetitive. Throughout the book all the main character wants is to be heard, especially about his fears of the future and lack of innocence for himself and others he cares about (such as his sister and a girl he used to know). That makes the book hit very close to home for many teenagers who empathize with these fears, and the anger like feelings towards the phoniness of the adult world that the main character has as well. An important coming of age book, is the best way to put it.