Like any teenager, he finds it tough and even plans on running away to become a recluse. The book is the journey of Holden who finds that he is shedding away his childhood to enter the adult world. He is at a confusing place in life and cannot even imagine telling his parents about the whole ordeal. The protagonist Holden Caulfield has been expelled from his school due to poor grades. This one was originally published for adults but over the years, The Catcher in the Rye has become popular with all the teenage readers going through a phase of rebellion. But the question is, does he succeed? Does he finally get a reciprocation for his love? 2. Gatsby is more so obsessed with Daisy than in love with her and is trying his best to make her fall in love. The extravagant parties are an attempt to become a part of her world. But he still fell in love with her and gaining wealth was a part of his plan to become one with Daisy. However, when he initially met her, he wasn't doing so well financially and she was a typical rich girl. At least that is what Nick discovers while he is meeting his cousin sister Daisy and her husband Tom.Īs the story unfolds, we discover that Gatsby knew Daisy from before. Jay is a millionaire known for his lavish parties but the strangest part is that he never attends them. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway but it is primarily about a mysterious rich man Jay Gatsby.
Here's a guide for all those just beginning: 1. The Great Gatsby by F.
It can be a confusing deal because of the amount of books available but you also need to learn where to start so that you can easily start a love affair with books and nurture it as time goes by. Books take you to different worlds you've never visited before, whether it is the fantasy world of Harry Potter or the world of heartbreak like in The Fault In Our Stars.īut not all of us develop our reading habit right from childhood and as adults, we don't know where to start. And, well, some of them also give us quotes that affect us so much that we get them tattooed. The books we read help us understand the world better and form ideas. Reading is that one activity that helps you escape reality and immerse yourself into another universe.