Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

J.D. Salinger

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fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

202 pages | first published 1961

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The short story, Franny, takes place in an unnamed college town and tells the tale of an undergraduate who is becoming disenchanted with the selfishness and inauthenticity she perceives all around her.The novella, Zooey, is named for Zooey Glass, ...
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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 43%
challenging 35%
funny 28%
dark 14%
sad 14%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 39%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | A mix: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

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3.84

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