Review of Salinger (2013) by Austin K — 22 Jun 2014

Interesting documentary that makes you wonder about Mr.Salinger.

This review of Salinger (2013) was written by Austin K on 22 Jun 2014.

Salinger has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alex A (1,180) on 31 Oct 2013

I really enjoyed it. I know its morbid but I cant wait for him to die so I can read more of his work…

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By Stephanie Z (68) on 26 Nov 2015

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By Doug H (123) on 15 Dec 2013

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By Brandon V (674) on 07 Aug 2014

J.D. Salinger deserves more than this boring, low-grade bullshit…

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By Petros K (95) on 09 Feb 2014

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By Jeffrey N (285) on 08 Oct 2014

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By Vadim D (535) on 23 Nov 2013

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By Rory A (59) on 07 Nov 2013

I read The Catcher in the Rye when I was in high school and then I read Franny and Zooey. I have always liked those stories…

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By Steve J (513) on 28 Nov 2013

Wow, another cheesy documentary. It's interesting in parts but it doesn't spend enough time on what's really interesting (the writing, duh…

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