Charyn, Jerome
Sergeant Salinger
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857304711
- author:
- Charyn, Jerome
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- No Exit Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.18 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
J.D. Salinger's life has become shrouded in mystery, with many regarding him as a reclusive misanthrope. Jerome Charyn's novel offers a unique perspective on the enigmatic author, presenting a young American WWII draftee who served in the Counter Intelligence Corps. This portrayal is grounded in biographical fact and reimagined by Charyn to create an astonishing portrait of a devastated young man struggling to come to terms with his experiences. From witnessing the horrors of war to navigating the complexities of civilian life, Sergeant Salinger is a thought-provoking exploration of trauma and its lasting impact. Through Charyn's masterful storytelling, this novel sheds new light on the life of J.D. Salinger, one that is both haunting and deeply human.
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