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Well Played, JD Salinger



The legendary author died today, at age 91.

Among his works were Catcher in the Rye, For Esmé – With Love and Squalor, and Nine Stories.

Our personal favorite, Franny and Zooey, centers on a pair of teen misfits whose wealth and intelligence drive them into funny monologues, heartbreaking relationships, and lots of beer and wine.

The actress Zooey Deschanel was named for the main character, who is, in fact, a boy.

One of the best discussions we’ve ever had on this blog was when it was suggested that Holden Caufield isn’t heroic, just whiny and annoying. The debate was relevant, fast, and heated, and it happened almost sixty years after the book first came out.

Go with God, Mr. Salinger.

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3 Responses to “Well Played, JD Salinger”

  1. Eowyn Says:
    January 28th, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    RIP

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