I realise 'The Catcher in the Rye', is meant to be a literary classic that possibly everyone should read in their lifetime but I would advise against it. It was very depressing throughout. Where as I read for enjoyment,and really like a satisfying story that has some excitement and pleasurable moments, this book was the complete opposite. Reluctantly I am giving it a Pick due to the skill of the author but equally I would happily bin it.