Following his expulsion from prep school, teenager Holden Caulfield wanders New York City while struggling with feelings of alienation and the phoniness of the adult world.
Author
J.D. Salinger
2 books in the catalog
J.D. Salinger has 2 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly classic, literary fiction and coming of age.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 16–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag non-Christian worldview elements, profanity and blasphemy — see each review below for specifics.
The Glass family grapples with spiritual and existential questions, particularly through the experiences of siblings Zooey and Franny.
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