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RIP J.D. Salinger

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dwhite
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One of the greatest modern American authors died at 91. He was my favorite author and his books had an impact on many....

Jan 28 2010 3:38PM
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samwise
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I'm just finishing up Franny & Zooey, he was a talented man. RIP
Jan 28 2010 3:41PM
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lilwhiz165
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shit. . .catcher in the rye was one of, if not, my favorite book. RIP
Jan 28 2010 3:45PM
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Elijah.
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No...

I can't count how many times I've read Catcher in the Rye.
Jan 28 2010 3:45PM
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Brenone
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RIP
this may open the door for some more of his work to be released.
Jan 28 2010 3:50PM
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Nicholas.
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dude was a recluse and a half, great writer though. RIP
Jan 28 2010 4:03PM
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dwhite
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The funny thing is that he lived like an hour away. haha...
Jan 28 2010 4:14PM
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SpaceTiger
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His daughter is going to sell the rights to Catcher in the Rye and I'm sure a movie will be made. Also, I hope they discover a lot of private works in his house.
Jan 28 2010 5:23PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Yeah, who knows what he's been doing in there for like, ever.
Jan 28 2010 5:44PM
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geet
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RIP

my favorite book. ive read catcher in the rye about 20 times now.


Jan 28 2010 5:54PM
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T-Holt
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RIP
He was a great writer.
Jan 28 2010 6:12PM
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Motes
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RIP

had to read catcher in the rye last year in school, didnt think it would be good but it ended up being one of my favorite books

Jan 28 2010 6:17PM
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FerrisBueller
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Hes got close to 6,000 pieces of writing locked up in a safe in one room in his house. lets see whats in there.
Jan 28 2010 6:19PM
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JOHNishi
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just started reading catcher in the rye, its aight. but now when i'm reading i'm gona think of ns, so it'll be good
Jan 28 2010 6:42PM
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dwhite
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You might not really get it the first time you read....but one day it will hit you. hard.
Jan 28 2010 8:06PM
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selkirks
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I don't think a movie will ever be made for Catcher. Salinger made it very clear that he didn't want Hollywood messing with it. I could be wrong, but given previous legal action taken by Salinger, I think his family will respect his wishes.

RIP, regardless... one of the world's most talented writers.
Jan 28 2010 8:17PM
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erikK
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well, i guess J.D. was "filed"
YEAAAAAAAAA
Jan 28 2010 8:40PM
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Jimmy.
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just read catcher in the rye. sad news RIP
Jan 28 2010 8:41PM
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geet
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wow.
Jan 28 2010 8:42PM
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9o2mdkNamzz1_1
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Well I haven't seen that number thrown out, but BBC said that he has about 15 manuscripts fully completed in a safe.
Jan 28 2010 9:25PM
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UNREAL
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i hated catcher in the rye, but rip
Jan 28 2010 9:28PM
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LMPJibbin
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RIP. catcher in the rye was one of the books i read last year. truly a great author
Jan 28 2010 9:33PM
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hiphopopotamus
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i carry franny and zooey everywhere with me best book of all time, he was a great man with great insight RIP
Jan 28 2010 9:39PM
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hiphopopotamus
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THIS:

We’re freaks, that’s all. Those two bastards got us nice and early andmade us into freaks with freakish standards, that’s all. We’re the tattooedlady, and we’re never going to have a minute’s peace, the rest of our lives,until everybody else is tattooed, too. - franny and zooey

Jan 28 2010 9:42PM
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vincentlee223
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RIP.
I really respect him as an author, he obviously can write, no doubt. But I just couldnt get into Catcher in the Rye. What i get from it is that the main character is very confused about what he wants in life and can't figure out what he is going to do in life. Someone please explain? Maybe in a PM because i really dont wanna disrespect a great author in his memory thread.
Jan 28 2010 10:02PM
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FerrisBueller
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i pooped on his daughter =D
Jan 28 2010 11:09PM
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BMB
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dude, Catcher in the Rye was a great book, my teacher said its rumored that he has literary works in his home waiting to be published upon his death, now they'll find out if that rumor is true or not!
Jan 28 2010 11:16PM
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SteezyOhio
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noooooooooooo, how will i ever blame the mass genocide im going to commit on him and his writings if he isnt alive anymore?
Jan 28 2010 11:54PM
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DoublyDeeze
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ah immaturity at its finest
seriously...grow up and show some respect
Jan 29 2010 12:03AM
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BootySpunk.
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Saw this on Digg earlier today... RIP

Catcher in the Rye is one of the only good books I read in high school :(
Jan 29 2010 12:12AM
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SteezyOhio
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seriously, my dick, it aint just gonna suck itself

nothing i said disrespected j.d. just the criminals who subjectively used his book in their criminal proceedings. assclown
Jan 29 2010 12:13AM
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no_steeze
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zinn died also

i didn't like catcher in the rye but i still have a ton of respect for salinger and that book
Jan 29 2010 12:14AM
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theabortionator
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Yeah, Heard about that on my way into work earlier today. Sucks. I think he made it past  90 though. Cool dude for sure
Jan 29 2010 12:15AM
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lahnabonny
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i really wanna read catcher in the rye again now..
Jan 29 2010 12:26AM
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cool.
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RIP. Salinger was a great, great writer.
Jan 29 2010 12:50AM
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Nicholas.
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the main theme is basically innocence of youth, eventually the protagonist realizes that growing up and seeing the world for what it is is inevitable...but not bad.

there are a ton of underlying symbols and themes though. it really is an amazing book, not really one of my favorites though.
Jan 29 2010 2:00AM
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speedy29
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I think a movie will be made and from what I read I doubt his family cares to continue all the secrecy. But if it is made into a movie I really hope that they get a talented cast and director for the movie
Jan 29 2010 3:33AM
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[BRI]noceros
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bumping this thread because i meant to post a while ago...apparently his daughter is going to release some of his works he's written, i guess he wanted her to wait until after he was dead.

this has to be one of my favorite catcher in the rye quotes:

“I'm sick of just liking people. I wish to God I could meet somebody I could respect.”

Feb 11 2010 5:37PM
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