I finally got around to reading The Catcher in the Rye, and I have questions. (SPOILERS) [View all]

Ok, first of all, I really thought the way the book would end would be that Holden would realize just how damn good he had it. What with the private schools, a maid, etc. I thought that he would quit being such a miserable little prick. But that isn't what happened. All that happened was his rich parents got him a psychiatrist, right?

So my questions are: What is this book's point? That even rich kids have angst?

Why is this considered such a great book? Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading it, once I got used to its style. But still...

I know I must be missing something.