The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (Pg. 1-22)

Summary:
Right from the beginning of the story, we are told by the main character, Holden Caulfield, not to expect a clichéd, detailed, background of his life. He just mentions his parents and how his brother, D.B., is in Hollywood. He then starts off the story by stating that he's getting kicked off his school, Pencey Prep., in Agerstown, Pennsylvania. At the same time, there's a football game going on against Saxon Hall, which he wasn't attending. Instead, he's on his way to meet his Mr. Spencer, his former history teacher. Now, he explains that he's getting kicked out of Pencey because he's failing four subjects. Holden then goes on to run to Mr.Spencer's house. After arriving and greeted by Mrs. Spencer, he finds Mr. Spencer in his room. Holden engages in a few conversations with him about being kicked out, his parents, and his horrible History exam paper. Before he could go on any further, Holden makes up an excuse to leave Mr. Spencer, after being uncomfortable both physically, and emotionally.

Quotation: 
I'm lucky, though. I mean I could shoot the old bull to old Spencer and think about those ducks at the same time. It's funny. You don't have to think too hard when you talk to a teacher.

Reaction:
I find the narration style Salinger writes in to be more realistic. It does seem like Holden is telling the story, due to the unconventional storytelling, and his opinions.