"Flight over the Abyss" is a classic novel by the American writer Jerome David Salinger, which has become one of the symbols of American literature. The book tells about the life of Holden Caulfield, a sixteen-year-old teenager who is trying to find his place in the world, something unknown and sincere, which would save him from being spoiled by the sophisticated world of adults. The author very candidly shows the reader Holden's inner struggle, his doubts, searches and concerns, questioning the value and purpose of human life. "Flying over the abyss" is an unforgettable journey to the depths of the human soul, where each of us can find something of our own that has always been lost under the veil of everyday life.