Review of Salinger (2013) by Aaron B — 10 Jun 2014

It's a passable documentary about J.D. Salinger the person, not J.D. Salinger the writer.

This review of Salinger (2013) was written by Aaron B on 10 Jun 2014.

Salinger has generally received mixed reviews.

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I have never been much of a J.D. Salinger fan, but this enlightening documentary made me want to read all of his work…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 28 Nov 2017

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By Daniel L (1,283) on 07 Oct 2013

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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 Timothy W (163) on 24 Oct 2014

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By Matt C (2,668) on 11 Oct 2013

The Catcher in the Rye is my favorite book ever, but I'm surprised at these negative reviews…

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By Corley J (119) on 07 Oct 2013

Very good Documentary if you like Documentary it can be long but very good movie and hope this gets oscar…

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By Stephanie Z (68) on 26 Nov 2015

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