I wish I read it 17, when I was "Holden" myself. Now I'm old and wise, but world is different, when you filled with energy and hormones, which you perceive as strength and love. This books give a different angle of view to Young Adults problems and open me a way they think. I cannot say, I like Holden, but his character is well-opened in this book and I would like to expect him to improve over time and get his brain a proper load.