You are reading a single comment by @ltc and its replies. Click here to read the full conversation.
  • Tried to read Catcher In The Rye twice before, it's the only book I've ever put down twice.

    I might *might* get to it once I finish my current "to read" pile (which is a veritable mixed bag):-

    (the bookmark in the John Cheever at the bottom was the end of The Swimmer which is the only short story I read from that book, but I would like to read the others.)

  • I've never bothered with Catcher in The Rye. The consensus seems to be that if you're not a 16 year old boy (or Mark David Chapman) it's probably not for you.
    You've probably picked a good time to read The Plague though! (Or maybe a really terrible time?)

  • I've never bothered with Catcher in The Rye. The consensus seems to be that if you're not a 16 year old boy (or Mark David Chapman) it's probably not for you.

    Consensus among people who haven't understood any of it?

    It's a great book. I can only suggest you give it a try.

About

Avatar for ltc @ltc started