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Holden is a boy of sixteen years. He is failing in school and then is expelled. He gets really mad about everything and decides to go to Manhattan for a vacation. While there he does lots of things, he flirts with women in their 30s, he tries to drink, and smokes a lot of cigars. When his vacation is done he goes around town doing nothing. He tries to get some girls he knows to go out with him but ends up making them mad at him. He then tries to find Phoebe his sister and tell her what is happening to him. Phoebe makes him understand and realize that he never likes anything, and takes everything for granted. He then tries to tell Phoebe that he is going to run away, but ends up making her cry. He then realizes that he made such a big mistake and he fixes it by making her happy. In the end, he decides to get serious and he goes home, only to get sick but still he is optimistic about his future.

This book made me realize that working hard can pay off and avoiding things may backstab you later. I really liked this book. It was really good. :)