I'll be honest, most of The Catcher in the Rye failed to make me feel anything but angry (and not in the "righteous" way that Holden is). I had trouble empathizing with Holden and staying invested in what passes for plot in this book. However, the conclusion of the novel has really changed my perception of it as a whole. From chapter 25 to the end of the book, The Catcher in the Rye is everything it promised it would be: light on plot, heavy on character, and actually enjoyable to read. It's clear throughout the book that Holden is at his best when he's with other people. Although his inner dialogue can be entertaining, the interacts he has with side characters like Ackley and Sally Hayes show the reader the most about our protagonist, as he becomes his most animated during conversations with them. The character who really stands out in this is Phoebe, who Holden both holds in high esteem and doesn't shy away from calling him out. When around Phoe...