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J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

Origin

J.D. Salinger/ Mark David Chapman

Type

Novel

Effects

Over time possessor will believe they are Holden Caulfield.

Downsides

Delusion

Activation

Possessing

Section

The Library Section

Aisle

Teen Novels

Shelf

SAL 800.100

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Origin[]

J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye is a book about Holden Caulfield and his journey through his life. It recounts the days following his expulsion from Pencey Prep, a private school. After a fight with his roommate, Stradlater, Holden leaves school to days early to explore New York. It was there that he interacts with teacher, prostitutes, nuns an old girlfriend and his sister along the way. The novel illustrates a teenager's dramatic struggle against death and growing up.

Effects[]

Over time possessor will believe they are Holden Caulfield. Person is delusional and will eventually want to take the life of someone famous.

Collection[]

The book was collected from Mark David Chapman's personal possessions after he was arrested for killing John Lennon.