The Catcher in the Rye

Catcher in the Rye has always been a controversial book, both because of it's divisive content, and because people constantly argue as to whether or not the book is actually any good.  Personally, I think it is a fantastic novel.  Sure it doesn't read like most books, and you might find yourself confused by the practically nonexistent plot structure at times, but it is a very thought provoking book. It is called The Catcher in the Rye because Holden Caulfield wants to protect innocent children and catch them as they fall off the cliff from the rye field.  That is about as much sense as anything makes in this book, but it's a fun read.