I should point out that I realize now that that's probably the point. But that doesn't mean I have to enjoy the way it's brought about. Holden Caulfield did NOT speak for me as a teenager and I really resented everyone I knew who told me ze identified with him. They didn't appear or act as fucked up as Holden.

That, and Salinger is a weird man. I don't know. I definitely agree with your issues of identifying with the time period, too.

Liked Perks, a lot. I believe my copy is someone else's that I never returned. It's pretty beat up by now, and I'm sure he's bought another copy. Still feel guilty.