Broken Word: Your First Encounter With Catcher in the Rye

In light of Salinger's death, I thought I'd ask:

When did you first come across Catcher in the Rye? Do you remember your first time reading it and discussing it with your classmates? What was the most fascinating element of the book to you?

I remember reading it as a junior in high school. I tried to imitate it, as, at that time, I was first becoming serious about writing and this book felt like the standard to me. I continue to ask, Where do the ducks go? We should know by now!


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