Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

J.D. Salinger

201 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

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 84%
emotional 43%
challenging 35%
funny 27%
sad 15%
tense 14%
dark 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 38%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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