[ButThreeLeftsDo]

RIP

[Lurker]

One book wonder and quite possibly the 2nd most over rated author of the 20th Century.

Still, RIP Mr. Salinger.

[NoRedTape]

R.I.P. for J.D. Salinger. Great writer. Catcher in the Rye was the first book that really made me laugh out loud; both times that I read it, years apart. A wonderfully written story.

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Worst. Book. Ever.

[ClearCase_guy]

A very messed up guy. A contributor to the decline of the modern novel.

[US Navy Vet]

And how many of this guy’s book would have been sold if the “Public School” establishment would not have bought them by the millions.

[Petronski]

For an interesting take on a Salinger-esque personna, as well as some crackling-good writing and character development, I recommend Finding Forrester.

[Ozone34]

Does this mean Thomas Pynchon is dead too?

[dancusa]

I read that book.

[meowmeow]

WORST. BOOK. EVER.

[techcor]

Salinger, Zinn, who’s next?

[Chi-townChief]

RIP

Catcher in the Rye = Great book!!!!!

The rest of his work kind of sucked, though.

[paulycy]

Grilled cheese sandwich and a malted.

[GOP Poet]

What an excellent writer and an incredible inspiration he is and has been for me. May he rest in peace.

[Liberty Valance]

Rest in peace.

[C19fan]

Of course I had to read this in high school. Not very impressed at the time; although looking back I did not have the maturity and experiences to appreciate it. I want to read something that will lift my mind and spirit not throw it into the gutter like this book.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[Dajjal]

I highly recommend searching up a copy of Salinger's last published short story: "Hapworth 16, 1924".

http://www.newyorker.com/archive/1965/06/19/1965_06_19_032_TNY_CARDS_000276654
"ABSTRACT: Seymour Glass, age 7, writes a letter to his parents, his sister Beatrice (Boo Boo) & his twin brothers Walter and Waker. He is at a children's camp with his brother Buddy, who is 5. At this time, their mother is 28 and she and their father are touring as a stage team. This letter is on an adult level. Seymour advises his parents, expresses views on God, people and writers. He & Buddy have been reading adult literature for some time. He sends along a list of books he'd like to have sent from the public library, along with his estimate of each of the writers. He foretells the future: Buddy will be a writer working from a room that looks like the one he always dreamed about; he, Seymour will live to the age of 30."

[Fledermaus]

Oh no...what are all those hidden CIA assasins going to key off now?