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by J.D. Salinger (Author)

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Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: Penguin; Rev Ed edition (4 Aug 1994)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140237534
ISBN-13: 978-0140237535
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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A collection of nine exceptional short stories from the author of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’, J D Salinger. The book includes two of Salinger’s most famous and critically acclaimed pieces, which helped to establish him among contemporary literary greats. The title story – a soldier’s recollection of his meeting with a young girl, Esmé, before being sent into combat – prompted a flood of readers’ letters when it was first published in The New Yorker in 1950. The haunting, ‘A Perfect Day for Bananafish’ is the first of the author’s many stories to feature the Glass family and follows eldest sibling, Seymour Glass, and his wife, Muriel, as they honeymoon in Florida.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A collection of Salinger's finest short stories., 3 Aug 2001

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A must-have book for any true Salinger fan, "For Esme...", provides the reader with ten short stories of the highest calibre. You'll laugh and cry at the tragi-comic nature of the Glass family in tales such as "A perfect day for Bananafish", marvel at Salinger's fascinating autobiographical touch in "Love and Squalor", and turn each page in fervent anticipation in his more imaginative tales, such as "Teddy". One recommendation I would make to anyone who is just stepping into Salinger's world is to dip into "Raise high the roof beam, carpenters, Seymour: an introduction, and "Franny and Zooey", before you start "Esme", as it will explain a lot about the Glass family saga...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 21 Sep 2000

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After having read 'The Catcher in the Rye', which instantly became my favourite twentieth century book, I picked this up in a second hand bookshop and it turned out to be an amazing bargain. Salinger writes so wonderfully about children and thier innocence, a theme running through all his works, that it is hard to belive he is looking at them through adult 'phoney?' eyes. The title story is one of those where you remember exactly where you were when you were reading it, and every story bar none is a joy to read. Even if you did not like 'The Catcher in the Rye' gives this a go because they are very different. Surely one of the best collections of short stories ever, Fitzgerald has a real heir in Salinger.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the best short stories ever written, 19 April 2000

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I loved this book - it's my favourite work by J.D. Salinger, nevermind what they say about "Catcher in the Rye". His short stories are funny or ironic or slightly sad, but all well written; and memorable. Just the titles should tempt the tastebuds - "bananafish" - what are they? "Pretty my Mouth and Green My Eyes" is another one of those stories that you don't forget. I don't often obsess about writers, but I've read everything by Salinger (so far - but if rumours are true, there is a new book out in November! Run to the stores!) and even a biography. This book will convince you to read the rest. Find out more about the Glass family. Find out about their religions and beliefs. Most of all, find out how human they are, because you'll forget that they're just characters in a book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Tales of lost innocence
These nine short stories will appeal to those who enjoyed the dry observations, the grim resistance to adulthood and the honesty that encapsulated The Catcher in the Rye. Read more

Published on 3 Jul 2007 by jacr100

5.0 out of 5 stars JD's best
This book is amazing... it covers such a range of concepts, and people. The charactors in each of the stories are so intense. Definately worth while reading, for anyone.

Published on 17 Oct 2003 by angel_pie

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving
No schmaltz; this is the real thing. The title story kicks ass, if you don't cry the publisher will give you your money back...

Published on 9 Oct 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars all history now
It's been a long time since I even glanced at this collection but I remember one particular story concerning a mail-order art course teacher. It worked. Read more

Published on 9 Jun 1999

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A wonderful book by a great American writer.

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