A Perfect Day for Bananafish Writing Style

Salinger-esque

Salinger is so famous for his tell-tale writing style, we figured we would just call it what it is. Observe all of these typical Salinger trademarks:

• Italicized words for emphasis give the dialogue a natural phonetic feel.
• Incomplete sentences reflect the way people really talk.
• Physical movements are described in poignant, conscientious detail.
• The narrator is removed from the action but intimately aware of what's important.

In short, you should be able to recognize this as trademark-Salinger even in a dark alley on a windless night.