The Catcher in the Rye is a novel written by J.D. Salinger. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager who rebels against the phoniness of the adult world. The book is known for its distinctive narrative voice and its exploration of themes such as alienation, identity, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The Catcher in the Rye remains a popular and influential coming-of-age novel.