J. D. Salinger 'The Catcher in the Rye'

In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' J. D. Salinger tells about the American teenager and his conflict with the adult's world and the whole society. The action of the novel takes place in America in the beginning of the 50s. The novel is quite extraordinary, as the whole action lasts only for three days, and it is mostly concentrated on the main character's thoughts and inner world rather than on the events. The …

…everywhere. I think that many teenagers have similar problems and worries when they are not sure about their future. There is such a period in the life of every young person when he feels lonely, depressed, and dissatisfied with everything. It seems that no one, even his family, can understand him. To my mind, the novel is a great success with young people because they can find something for themselves and about themselves in it.