The Catcher in the Rye
by J. D. Salinger and Shao jia yun
Open Library readers: 3.59 / 5 from 402 ratings. Separate from ratings here.Catalogue checked 2026-10-02.
Story of Holden Caufield with his idiosyncrasies, penetrating insight, confusion, sensitivity and negativism. Holden, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He spends three days in New York City and tells the story of what he did and suffered there.
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote The Catcher in the Rye?
The Catcher in the Rye is by J. D. Salinger, Shao jia yun. The catalogue records its first publication in 1951. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Catcher in the Rye?
The catalogue records 240 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
