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Of course I read the thread. I wouldn't of posted in it if I hadn't. All of you seemed to praise the work in general, a lot of you specifically mentioned it had impact on your lives. So, I just didn't want to offend anyone. Sorry if I offended you in the process.

YES YES YES!!!! Ohhhh I love you people. I DESPISE CATCHER IN THE RYE. Just got finished with a long post about why in another part of this forum...for the life of me, I already forgot where...anyway it was very heartening to read this. Awful book. Way overdone in high schools. Ahhh. Love you...

I know this is terrible and that I'll get bonked over the head for this...but I was just wondering if anyone else felt the same way... I think Salinger is way overdone, especially at a HS level. I firmly dislike Catcher in the Rye, personally...it represents the epitome of immaturity and...

In Dubious Battle By far my personal favorite when it comes to Steinbeck (I only saw 2 people mention it...) I think it's one of his best, even if it doesn't necessarily stick to his normal mold. And the message is not political, in my opinion. I just loved the sociology of it. The...