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A review by ninx_reads
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
The writing is poignant and beautiful while staying clear. Salinger clearly knows what he's doing, and the Glass family feel like beloved characters. However, on a personal level I failed to connect with the story. There were some interesting ideas, and what might have been a touching picture of deppression and dealing with consequences of a suicide in the family, but for me it was mostly an intellectual exercise, which I am not sure I typically search for in a short prose. I typically go for emotional engagement there.
Or, that just might be a book you need to read at a particular age to truly enjoy. I am not sure.
Or, that just might be a book you need to read at a particular age to truly enjoy. I am not sure.
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicide