I read this book because it's considered a classic and I had never read it. From page one you get pulled in to the thoughts of Holden Caulfield, a drifting student who can't/won't find his way. I went back and forth during the book between believing Holden was highly intelligent and just not applying himself out of boredom or a sense of superiority and believing he was in some way mentally challenged. My favorite character, and the only one who I could even remotely relate to was Holden's younger sister Phoebe. This book is great for a glimpse into the mind of a student in this time period. I write this review before I look into other reviews or discussions about the topic. It's a fun read, but I'm not sure there's really a point.