J.D. Salinger Died

[HardRockSamurai]

One of America's most renown novelists, J.D. Salinger, died today at the age of 91.

Link [http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1957492,00.html?iid=tsmodule]

For those of you who don't know, Salinger was the writer of The Catcher in the Rye, a famous book you all probably were forced to read in High School. He also wrote one of my favorite books, Franny and Zooey. In my opinion, his death was a real shame.

Any thoughts? Reflections?

[small]Am I really the only one here who read Franny and Zooey?[/small]

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

I never read Catcher, or any of his books. So, I really have no opinion.

Now...If Eoin Colfer died...

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

Honestly, I didn't know he was alive to die. He's been a recluse for many years.

Now...If Eoin Colfer died...

Woo! Another Eoin Colfer fan!

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

I had to read The Cather in the Rye for a school project.

I found it to be angsty and whiny actually.

Shame that he died though.

 

[FactualSquirrel]

Well, I wasn't forced to read catcher, so it doesn't really affect me.

But sorry for........Your loss?

 

[Loves2spooge]

Oh my God... I'm such a huge fan of his. Every bit of work he made was perfect.

The world is poorer in his absence

 

[Farson89]

I honestly thought he was dead already, oh well. Also, 'Catcher' is horribly overrated and dull.

 

[Carnagath]

I was just discussing this on another forum. Thoughts? Personally, being Greek and going through an educational system which is in ruins, I wasn't forced to read Catcher anywhere, I sought this book out myself and found it immensely powerful and direct. He was a lucky man, people actually noticed his books and read them. Today, if you attempt to write anything non pretentious, all you'll get are hipster publishers and undersexed housewives spitting on your face. Not much else to say. I am grateful for his inspiration, his subtlety, his devotion to truthful expression and his sociopathy. Rest in peace.

 

[HardRockSamurai]

A real shame?

Like it's somehow surprising that he died, because most people don't eventually?

True, most people die eventually, but not many of them write critically acclaimed novels. His death is no surprise, just upsetting.

[small]...they'll probably make Twilight a part of the High School curriculum in a few years; so when the author of a GOOD High School book dies, I'll find it upsetting...[/small]

 

[thebobmaster_v1legacy]

I honestly thought he was dead already, oh well. Also, 'Catcher' is horribly overrated and dull.

Will I get shot if I say I agree with this man?

 

[Loves2spooge]

[small]...they'll probably make Twilight a part of the High School curriculum in a few years; so when the author of a GOOD High School book dies, I'll find it upsetting...[/small]

It's already part of some University curriculums in Britain. The beginning of the end in my opinion.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

[small]...they'll probably make Twilight a part of the High School curriculum in a few years; so when the author of a GOOD High School book dies, I'll find it upsetting...[/small]

It's already part of some University curriculums in Britain. The beginning of the end in my opinion.

 

[Noone From Nowhere]

He never even did another TV or radio interview before he died (or write another book). Unfortunately, he wouldn't have likely ever done those things even if he had lived for another 50 years.
Now, if Stephen King dies anytime soon,publishing houses such as Plume and book stores across the nation may not survive long enough to mourn his loss!

 

[IrrelevantTangent]

[small]...they'll probably make Twilight a part of the High School curriculum in a few years; so when the author of a GOOD High School book dies, I'll find it upsetting...[/small]

It's already part of some University curriculums in Britain. The beginning of the end in my opinion.

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Sorry, that was me slamming my head on the keyboard in incoherent rage. Now, as for the OT...

OT: I'm sorry to hear about his death. He was never my favorite author, but I understand why a lot of people love Catcher. It's too bad he was isolated from pretty much everybody when he died, though; nobody should have to die alone.

 

[electric_warrior]

Big catcher fan, but the guy had barely written a thing for over 40 years and was 91 so it can barely be described as a real shame.

Really I'm annoyed at him for keeping his talent away for so long and leaving only one novel, which is ridiculous really.

Either way it's sad he's dead, a life is a life after all.

 

[jpakaferrari]

It is sad to hear that some one of the magnitude of Salinger has passed away. While I also admit to not being a huge fan of 'Catcher in the Rye," Salinger represented a bridge in American history between generations. My grandmother who had at most an 8th grade education read Catcher in school as did I. Truly remarkable author and man. May he never be forgotten.

 

[JourneyThroughHell]

Well, rest in peace.
Catcher In The Rye was very very good.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

[small]...they'll probably make Twilight a part of the High School curriculum in a few years; so when the author of a GOOD High School book dies, I'll find it upsetting...[/small]

It's already part of some University curriculums in Britain. The beginning of the end in my opinion.

Why would a book that bad be part of any curriculum? What has this world come to?

OT: He was 91. Death for him was a big relief. Still, it's sad to see writers of the old generation die out only to be replaced by certain people who I will not mention because their names make me want to puke my intestines.