Reading My Year of Rest and Relaxation, I found myself frequently thinking about Holden Caulfield. Specifically, about his status as the internet’s favorite fictional whipping boy. Whenever the online discourse turns again to the topic of “books you think are overrated” or “books that you hated reading in school” or “books that are red flags if they’re someone’s favorite,” you can be sure that Holden Caulfield is due for another beating. Spoiled. Privileged. Whiny. You know the drill. Perhaps if more people read My Year […]