Salinger
David Shields
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Salinger
by David Shields, Shane Salerno
Published
2013
Publisher
Simon & Schuster, Limited
Pages
720
ISBN-13
9781476744841
Description
The boy who became a rebel. The rebel who became a soldier. The soldier who became an icon. The icon who disappeared. This biography draws on extensive research and exclusive interviews to share previously undisclosed aspects of the enigmatic writer's life, from his private relationships and service in World War II to his legal concerns and innermost secrets. Raised in Park Avenue privilege, J.D. Salinger sought out combat, surviving five bloody battles of World War II and the liberation of a death camp, and out of that crucible he created a novel, The Catcher in the Rye, which journeyed deep into his own despair and redefined postwar America. For more than fifty years, Salinger has been one of the most elusive figures in American history. All of the attempts to uncover the truth about why he disappeared have been undermined by a lack of access and the recycling of inaccurate information. In the course of a nine-year investigation, and especially in the three years since Salinger's death, the authors have interviewed more than 200 people on five continents (many of whom had previously refused to go on the record) to solve the mystery of what happened to Salinger. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Salinger?
This edition of Salinger has approximately 720 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Salinger?
For most readers, Salinger typically takes between 15h 0m and 10h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 180,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 24 days • Estimated word count: 180,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Salinger?
The estimated word count for Salinger is approximately 180,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Salinger?
Salinger was written by David Shields, Shane Salerno.
When was Salinger published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.