I loved this when I read it in school, and I still think it's interesting, though I'm sure I like it for different reasons than when I was 16. I probably related more to him when I originally gave this five stars, but now if I actually ran into Holden Caulfield he would drive me bonkers - he's an insufferable snotty rich kid who has had everything handed to him, but keeps throwing it all away. But I also see that he's just a lonely, sensitive, angsty, sad teenager who hasn't processed his brother's death and is in serious need of some therapy! Not to mention having to deal with the creepy teacher and other adults who don't get him. He just wants to connect with people! Hopefully he sorts his shit out.