Read The Catcher in the Rye the other day. I can sort of see why it's regarded quite so highly, it is very distinctive, and probably was much more so at the time. The style of narration probably wouldn't work for a much longer book (certainly not over twice the size), but it fits the central character really well. Yes, I did rather enjoy it, and only really put it down to fetch myself more glasses of water.
Currently reading Fingersmith. It was hard to get into at first, being told in a much less artful (and rather clichéd) style, but it has gripped me now. Even so, it might be a while until I finish it.
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