Salinger.

[Yorick]

So I don't really.... do memorial threads, arguably because I don't actually have feelings, but the great JD Salinger died this afternoon.

I haven't read his other works, but Catcher in the Rye is one of my favourite books of all time. I think I've read it more times than any other, with the possible exception of Choke, by Chuck Palahniuk.

Rest in Peace.

 

[Hectic Glenn]

Holy shit, really? D:

I absolutely loved Catcher. Jesus H Christ, he was a godamn prince. This is so sad, he was a loveable recluse

 

[DEATHMASTER]

Epic book, well I suppose he lead the life he wanted.

 

[Viperidae]

R.I.P.

 

[Reginald]

RIP

Needs more informative thread title.

 

[Sulkdodds]

It's so weird to think that J.D. Salinger is actually a real person - or was. I mean, I figured he was already dead, or just never existed.

 

[swan_song1973]

i didnt know he was still alive, but RIP none the less, catcher is one of the best books ive ever read.

 

[theotherguy]

Although I hated catcher (felt like I was reading someone's drunken rantings on myspace), I respect Salinger for his work. RIP, you strange, pedophilic recluse. It will be interesting to see if those manuscripts he has locked away will be published.

 

[Wanted Bob]

Although I hated catcher (felt like I was reading someone's drunken rantings on myspace), I respect Salinger for his work. RIP, you strange, pedophilic recluse. It will be interesting to see if those manuscripts he has locked away will be published.

Yeah, I hated the book as well, but stiil if you write a book that affects so many people you have to be given credit where its due.

Rest in peace.

 

[Acepilotf14]

I LOVE YOU SALINGER

 

[Yorick]

It will be interesting to see if those manuscripts he has locked away will be published.

I hope they aren't. As much as I like him, and I'm (relatively) sure that they'd be marvelous reads, obviously he didn't want them published and I hope his wishes are honoured.