D. (what's your full name?) wrote: I think there are other writers b-fishers would like just >because of the themes and style of writing (not a "you gotta read this, >man!" suggestion) can be appreciated by Salinger readers easily perhaps. >Among them are: Hermann Hesse, Kobo Abe (Japanese short story writer), >Raymond Carver, and, for those who are more daring, Thomas Pynchon. YES: I fully agree: Raymond Carver is the king of short stories, JDS the prince. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com