Comments on: Holden Says Don’t Burn Salinger’s Papers

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:46:31 +0000

Burn his papers? Eeek! Your note is PERFECT! Short, concise and hilarious!

By: Aunt Jackie

Aunt Jackie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:47:46 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree… very interesting thoughts.

I have a copy of the book, we picked it up more recent though about a year ago.

By: Lilly

Lilly — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:27:34 +0000

GRAND post, just GRAND!! I read Catcher in the Rye several times through the years and always really enjoyed it. I have been meaning to read some of his other works for a long time and should get around to it soon.

By: Jane Gaston

Jane Gaston — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:50:04 +0000

I can’t imagine anyone would even consider the destruction of such GRAND history!

By: blueviolet

blueviolet — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:44:01 +0000

I would like to pull a copy of that book out again. You’ve reignited an interest in reading it!

By: Nancy C

Nancy C — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:54:15 +0000

I think this book speaks to the alienation so many people feel around 13. I hope that Salinger rests in peace.

By: irene

irene — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:31:37 +0000

I read Catcher in the Rye in secret, it was a forbidden read at our school, can’t remember why? I can’t remember if I liked it. It sure was exciting to read something in secret. I’ve been looking for it again now in old book stores, I don’t think I want to read a recently reprinted one if there is such a thing. Thanks for a great post.

By: Margo

Margo — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:26:48 +0000

No- it just says he was an American obsession.And it says something about how long it’s been since he wrote anything!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:00:42 +0000

It didn’t form part of UK education and I think I’d be surprised if it did now. It means I’ve missed the youthful perspective which is probably a shame.

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:24:14 +0000

Cool. I have never heard of this book. Is that bad?