The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger

7 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2019–2024.

4 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Books for Software Engineers in 2023 2023 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which book are you reading, since when? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What is the best book you read in 2020? 2020 · 1 recommendation