Reviews

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

haddyaddy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

zozocutie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

curiouscauliflower's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

carlifickesfreshour's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

raaaaaaaach's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

princessgot's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jcoryv's review against another edition

5.0

The Catcher in the Rye was the first book I read that I had a visceral response too, and is still one of my favorite books... I've probably read it a dozen times, and I rarely re-read books. I know I read Franny and Zooey years ago too, but I don't recall how I felt about it at the time. Though after just finishing it for the second time, I feel this is the one I should've read a dozen times. Simply amazing writing, and lots to think about.

jessiedev's review against another edition

5.0

if in talking to someone i find they haven't read this, i lend it to them immediately. i'm shocked i still have my original copy.

if there is a concept to be consumed with, one to distract and remove you from everyday life, the idea of praying constantly, formlessly, without aim or directive, along with each breath... that's a good one. its a good one.

kxsak's review against another edition

5.0

A great book. Also my girlfriend’s favorite book.

mozbolt's review against another edition

5.0

New addition to favorite book list! As someone undergoing an existential crisis, this book was super cathartic and relieving. Wonderful characters, dialogue, and I love how Salinger uses lists in his descriptions of things like the medicine cabinet to create a setting that does so much for character development. I’m definitely going to be reading more of his writing because damn, I’m here for it.