For this reader, the great achievement of Slawenski’s biography is its evocation of the horror of Salinger’s wartime experience. Despite Salinger’s reticence, SlaÂwenski admirably retraces his movements and recreates the savage battles, the grueling marches and frozen bivouacs of Salinger’s … Continue reading Jay McInerney reviews Kenneth Slawenski's "J. D. Salinger: A Life"
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Jay McInerney reviews Kenneth Slawenski's "J. D. Salinger: A Life"
For this reader, the great achievement of Slawenski’s biography is its evocation of the horror of Salinger’s wartime experience. Despite Salinger’s reticence, SlaÂwenski admirably retraces his movements and recreates the savage battles, the grueling marches and frozen bivouacs of Salinger’s … Continue reading Jay McInerney reviews Kenneth Slawenski's "J. D. Salinger: A Life"