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Book Review By K P
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

A teen struggles with feelings of isolation and makes many attempts to connect with others. He critisizes all those around him. He idealizes youth and innocence and wishes to preserve them.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Kids growing up/acting up? Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Age group of kid(s) in story: - high school
Something wrong upstairs/downstairs? - searching for identity/meaning
Wild kid(s)? - runaway!

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen
Ethnicity/Nationality
Unusual characteristics:

Main Adversary
Identity: - society
Age: - a teen

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast
Misc setting

Writing Style
Lot of foul language? Yes
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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