Brits don't say "punched in the head," remember?
Brits don't say "I almost punched some kid in the face". Remember?
Also, I loved Catcher in the Rye w/o knowing any of the personal story. However, it's possible that at that point I subconsciously owned the pink sweater already.
But you are nuts
I was thinking more that why it is rated as such an important book in lists by People Who Matter* - that the controversy it created proves it was an important book.
*Mostly to themselves but they live in a happy self importance bubble.
*MySmiley*
Robert Graves "There is no money in poetry, but then there is no poetry in money, either."
Henning Mankell "We must defend the open society, because if we start locking our doors, if we let fear decide, the person who committed the act of terror will win"
Robert Graves "There is no money in poetry, but then there is no poetry in money, either."
Henning Mankell "We must defend the open society, because if we start locking our doors, if we let fear decide, the person who committed the act of terror will win"
JD Salinger dies, aged 91
- 29/01/2010 11:30:09 AM
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The Catcher in the Rye remains impressive for capturing the spirit of not one, but many generations.
- 29/01/2010 12:01:11 PM
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What's surprising is how well it's endured as an anthem of individualism.
- 30/01/2010 02:41:49 AM
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Strange dude...it's a shame he just up and disappeared. Loved Catcher in the Rye though. *NM*
- 31/01/2010 03:49:24 AM
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