J.D. Salinger passes away, 91

[Halloween Jeff]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100128/ap_en_ot/us_obit_salinger



Bizaro Jeff

[mike c]

Boy, I'd never gripe about getting to 91, but I still am sad to see him go. God, the impact that guy has had.

[typhooforme]

I read and re-read Salinger's stories when I was young--not just CATCHER, but his great NINE STORIES (with FOR ESME--WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR), and of course FRANNY AND ZOOEY and RAISE HIGH THE ROOFBEAMS, CARPENTERS--and found it amazing stuff.  It's been many years now, but I have a feeling I might find it just as immediate and rich today.  Here's the real "Holden Caulfield" as a young writer:

[Paul L]

I'm aware of his impact on the culture, but I'm among the few who's never read his work.

[CreepysFan]

  Another great writer passes into infinity.