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Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
5.0
Salinger is simply a genius in writing dialogue. These 150 pages are at it's core 4 conversations between deeply flawed but realistic characters. The book is divided into 2 sections: Franny and Zooey
While I loved the Franny part a bit better the overall book was still a 5/5 for me.
I didn't agree with a lot of Salingers points (especially the ones expressed through Zooey) and I wouldn't recommend this as a kind of philosophical read, I thought it a brilliant (even though probably unintentional)character study.
While the dialogue was were the novel shines the most, the writing overall was exceptional.
Franny is probably one of my favourite characters ever. She's flawed and over the top but still extremely relatable. Through the whole book she felt real and I could connect with her and what she stands for from the beginning. I hated her while adoring her, which is ( for me ) a sign of incredible character work.
I absolutely hated Zooey, but I could understand every aspect of him.
Salinger explored the consequences of childhood-stardom way ahead of his time. It seemed to me, that he raised many interesting points and ideas. even if you don't agree with Salingers ideology it's still a very interesting and emotional read.
While I loved the Franny part a bit better the overall book was still a 5/5 for me.
I didn't agree with a lot of Salingers points (especially the ones expressed through Zooey) and I wouldn't recommend this as a kind of philosophical read, I thought it a brilliant (even though probably unintentional)character study.
While the dialogue was were the novel shines the most, the writing overall was exceptional.
Franny is probably one of my favourite characters ever. She's flawed and over the top but still extremely relatable. Through the whole book she felt real and I could connect with her and what she stands for from the beginning. I hated her while adoring her, which is ( for me ) a sign of incredible character work.
I absolutely hated Zooey, but I could understand every aspect of him.
Salinger explored the consequences of childhood-stardom way ahead of his time. It seemed to me, that he raised many interesting points and ideas. even if you don't agree with Salingers ideology it's still a very interesting and emotional read.