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This summary for J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye is just the companion you need to enter the broken mind of Holden Caulfield, a character who for more than 50 years has been one of modern literature's most iconic figures. The disturbed teen stands at the center of this controversial novel that was banned in its day for its language, sexuality, and blasphemy. Years later, the book was tied to the infamous shootings of John Lennon and Ronald Reagan. Yet, despite the controversies, this classic The Catcher in the Rye has endured as a must-read. This guide to The Catcher in the Rye helps you unravel the enigmatic mind of the novel's anti-hero, as you explore the equally mysterious Salinger. His The Catcher in the Rye carried autobiographical elements. This expert summary includes chapter overviews and analyses to help you understand the complex layers of the story. Follow the downward spiral of Holden's mental state. Read about The Catcher in the Rye’s themes of isolation, grief, and salvation. Use the detailed character analyses to make connections between these themes and the people in Holden's world. This summary also includes other valuable highlights, such as critical interpretations of the novel over the past 50 years. Is The Catcher in the Rye a rebellious coming-of-age tale? Is it merely a dark portrait of a descent into madness? This summary and analysis helps you form your own answers.
1 credit a month to use on any title, yours to keep (you’ll use your first credit on this title). Stream or download thousands of included titles. Access to exclusive deals and discounts. $16.45 a month after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime. Publisher's SummaryThe Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 novel by J. D. Salinger. A controversial novel originally published for adults, it has since become popular with adolescents for its themes of teenage angst and alienation. It has been translated into almost all of the world's major languages. Around one million copies are sold each year with total sales of more than 65 million books. The novel's protagonist Holden Caulfield has become an icon for teenage rebellion. The novel also deals with complex issues of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, and connection. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923 and it was named by Modern Library and its audience as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003, it was listed at number 15 on the BBC's survey The Big Read. ©2017 David Harrison (P)2017 David Harrison What listeners say about The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - Summary & AnalysisAverage Customer Ratings Overall
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happy to have a summary rather that the bookQuick and succinct. The catcher in the Rye although a must to be well read is better consumed this way. 2 people found this helpful
Narration boring and analysis lacked depth.iI was a summary of the book more than an in depth analysis. the narrator lacked all emotion in the telling of this book.
wasteI wasted my credit with this summary. I was in a rush and assumed that it was the novel. 37 people found this helpful
wrong bookNot what i wanted! i got the wrong book. can i get another book. Please. 11 people found this helpful
not what I wantedI was looking for the actually audible book. this is no it. Audible books does not have it. 9 people found this helpful
A monologue of youth that also ended an erra. I think this was a great summary of J.D Salinger's work. Although it was originally intended for adults Caulfield's alienated, angst filled, immature character struck a cord with the youth who could
empathize with the dating, bullying, and school drama. It's an in depth overview of growing up in an adult world that seems so phony to Holden. As a first time listener, I can't imagine how this classic book misguided Chapman into killing the young and talented John Lennon. I guess everyone's interpretation of literature is different. The narrator did a really good job in narrating this book. 6 people found this helpful
WTF Audible?!Audible must make a decent profit offering this instead of the actual book. I almost bought it. It was the low rating that stood out, thats why I'm leaving a review for something I didn't buy. 3 people found this helpful
DisappointingI'm very disappointed. i thought i was buying the book!!!!! I dont need to listen to someone elses analysis. whar a waste of my money. Maycancel my subscription 2 people found this helpful
Not the Book I mistakenly thought this was the book, it's not. The summary and analysis is so high-level that it loses the impact of the novel. Don't purchase this. 1 person found this helpful
Not the book.I needed the book for my teen on audible. Only thing I can find is the summary and cliff notes!!! This is a classic and it’s not on audible?!? What is wrong with the world?! 1 person found this helpful
This is not the book!I didn't know this was the summary. It could definitely be more clear that this is not the actual book. Really disappointing. 1 person found this helpful
Summary Only - Not the Book!!! Be careful- They got me thinking it was the actual book. ONLY A Summary. Wasted my money and i wont even bother to listen. 1 person found this helpful
Atention!I thought it were the real book. But it's a summary and review! My first audio book is a waste of money. 7 people found this helpful
JRThis is not the book you are looking for after paying for this book I started to listen to it just to find out that it is basically cliff notes of the actual book also on a side note I am unable to find the actual book here 1 person found this helpful In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Why is there no audiobook in Catcher in the Rye?Copyright law states that authors maintain their copyright for their life plus 70 years. J.D. Salinger passed away on January 27, 2010, so his works won't reach the public domain until 2080.
What grade level reads Catcher in the Rye?The Catcher in the Rye. What age is Catcher in the Rye appropriate for?This coming-of-age book by J.D Salinger is published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, and written for kids ages 14 years and up.
Is Catcher in the Rye for adults?The Catcher in the Rye is an American novel by J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form from 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society.
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