For those of you who like A Catcher In the Rye

You cannot be serious. It is literally one of the worst books i've ever read. I probably would have liked it if it had some kind of political backdrop, aka 1984, but the protagonist is just plain irritating. I perfectly understand that Holden is going through some kind of adolescent phase, but please, a person cannot get anymore whimsical nor apathetic to the point of insanity than he is. 

If we are to explore Identity and Belonging, this book is just not the right material. 1984 would have been perfect. I personally feel it would be more interesting to probe into the human psyche under extreme situations, like that of political suppression and how under such conditions, our identity and belonging is no longer a concept but a battle of ideologies for the state, and for humankind, a struggle for survival. 

Overall, I believe Catcher lacks the depth that is needed to fully explore this context. Or maybe i'm just so sick of hearing Holden's whims and woes that i want to rip him apart. Good for him for being institutionalised, saves me all the trouble of burning this book.