I’ve read Catcher a few times and it still holds up. I’m not sure exactly why it grabs people, but I think the novel has several elements working for it. For one, it’s well written. Two, the author has created a unique, interesting, somewhat bizarre character (everyone knows Holden Caulfield!). Also, even though Holden has some serious “issues”, I think most people can relate to his struggles on some level, particularly his dealings with “phonies”. Besides, you just can’t help rooting for the guy. In any case, Salinger’s creation of such an iconic character is a testament to his skill as a writer. Paul Gehrman, Author, Kaleidoscope
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