A Perfect Day for Bananafish by J.D. Salinger

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I was about ten years old (too young) when I read this for the first time. At that age I was accustomed to banal stories about clever grasshoppers and friendly bears.

I’m sure my jaw literally dropped when I got to the end-- but I also realized how powerful a story could be. I’ll never forget that first time.

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cabbage a month ago

Just read it for the first time now.

Wow.

Thanks for the recommendation!