The story begins with her arrival in New York and continues through almost a decade of her life, stopping ever so briefly to cover major changes in her life and personality. ... She begins to love the city in another way than she previously did, it was the quite places she loved where she could be alone, and no one needed to know what she was doing or where she was at. ... Soon she begins to realize that even all the excitement and all the parties could not keep her attention forever, she felt as if she had stayed at the "Fair" too long. ... She conveys her absolute disgust for New York w...

• Word Count: 1420
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Review of The Catcher in the Rye This novel takes place mostly in New York City in the 1950's although it begins at a private academy called Pencey Prep, just outside of the city. ... Holden begins his account on a Saturday in December a few days before the students of Pencey Prep are released for Christmas break. ... While walking along the streets Holden watches a family leaving church. ...

• Word Count: 1626
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School