About the book: 1983 / "Jerome David Salinger's series of stories about the Glass family is a masterpiece of American literature of the 20th century, “a blank piece of paper instead of an explanation.” Zen Buddhism and nonconformism in Salinger's books inspired more than one generation to rethink life and search for ideals. Salinger loves the Glasses more than God loves them. He loves them too exclusively. Their invention became a hermit's hut for him. He loves them to the point that he is ready to limit himself as an artist.” The New York Times Book Review