• The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

  • May 4 2025
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

  • Summary

  • This podcast episode details the experiences and thoughts of a young man navigating alienation and his disillusionment with the adult world. He recounts his recent expulsion from a boarding school, his reflections on social phoniness and hypocrisy, and his subsequent attempts to connect with others, including a former teacher and his younger sister. The passages highlight his struggles with loneliness and his desire to protect innocence, particularly that of his sister. Ultimately, he contemplates a dramatic departure from his current life, revealing his internal conflict and emotional turmoil.

    Show More Show Less
activate_mytile_page_redirect_t1

What listeners say about The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.