Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001256
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
J.D. Salinger's Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction comprises two interconnected stories featuring the Glass family. In "Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters," Buddy Glass recounts the events of Seymour's wedding day. "Seymour: An Introduction" presents Buddy's reflections on his complex, enigmatic brother Seymour.
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Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction by J.D. Salinger receives mixed reviews. Many praise its deep character exploration and lyrical prose, while others criticize its dense narrative and lack of plot. Fans of Salinger's Glass family tales will find it enriching, but casual readers may struggle with its complexity.
Who Should Read Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters & Seymour: An Introduction?
Ideal for devotees of Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and fans of introspective, character-driven narratives, this book appeals to those who appreciate nuanced explorations of the human psyche. Comparable to Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway and Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, it’s perfect for literary fiction aficionados.
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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