IELTS Speaking

54. Describe a story or a novel that was particularly interesting to you.

You should say:

What story or the novel was?

Where you came to know about it?

When you read it?

Explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer 

The story that was particularly interesting to me was called "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. I first learned about it when I was in high school, when my English teacher assigned it as part of the curriculum. I read it right around the beginning of summer, and I was instantly captivated by it.

The story follows the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, through his turbulent teenage years in New York City. Throughout the novel Holden deals with his feelings of alienation and angst, which made it easy for me to relate to when I was a teenager. I also enjoyed the way that the author's writing style was light, humorous, and often irreverent.

I found the story to be both inspiring and thought-provoking. It made me think deeply about my own life and how I interacted with the world around me. I was also inspired to take a more critical look at the people and events around me, and to think more deeply about the consequences of my actions. 

Overall, I found "The Catcher in the Rye" to be an incredibly interesting and entertaining read. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and thought-provoking story.