The Catcher in the Rye's Forgotten Feminine Fans In recent years, interest in J. D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye has experienced a resurgence.
While many have criticized Holden Caulfield as an anti social, misogynistic whiner, some fans have always seen him differently – including this writer.
Reading The Catcher in the Rye at age 15 had a profound impact on me.