In this work, J.D. Salinger masterfully presents the speech of a teenager,
a pile of dogmas and expectations mistakenly provided by the age and experience of a certain Holden Caulfield — the perfect example of a worldwide generation that grew from hope to disillusion from the 50s to 70s.

‘The Catcher in The Rye’ encompasses essential themes mishandled by our society, such as emotional need, disenchantment, generational differences, grief, and kindness. And does that so delicately that it completely changes our point of view during the story, which undoubtedly is a superb accomplishment of the writer.

For so many chapters, I detested this privileged and selfish young male and his minor misadventures, but just as it happens in real life, I became fond of it as I learned about his past, weaknesses, and mostly fears.

It is worth mentioning that, like many of my generation, I knew this book due to its bad reputation as a “cursed reading,” motivating infamous figures like the murderer of John Lennon. I am so happy about the reading experience that I now recognize it as a spectacular work of literature and an unforgettable piece of art.