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A review by sonalipawar26
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
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3.5
Zooey and Franny are the youngest of the seven Glass siblings. They come from a sophisticated yet eccentric family—all the Glass siblings are former child stars, and all of them are damaged in their own way. When Franny's anxiety spirals into a full-blown breakdown, Zooey is the only one who might be able to save her.
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This novella is about finding your identity in the world as you step into adulthood. I felt, to some extent, it was about being confused as to who you want to be and what you are expected to be, while, at the same time, you're being influenced by your peers (or siblings in this case). I'll be honest, I don't think I fully understood the novel. I spaced out a little while reading, and I tried too hard to connect what was going on. Maybe, I need to read it again (not sure if or when that'll happen).
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I liked The Catcher in the Rye and loved Holden Caulfield, so there is no secret that I loved Zooey, too! Sometimes, I reckon, we need someone to put things bluntly for us to swim back to the surface after hitting rock bottom. That's what Zooey did for Franny.
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Witty at times, slow-paced, preachy, I'd go ahead and say that it's somewhat of a self-help novella. This story is not for everyone—it's like wine, an acquired taste.
Zooey and Franny are the youngest of the seven Glass siblings. They come from a sophisticated yet eccentric family—all the Glass siblings are former child stars, and all of them are damaged in their own way. When Franny's anxiety spirals into a full-blown breakdown, Zooey is the only one who might be able to save her.
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This novella is about finding your identity in the world as you step into adulthood. I felt, to some extent, it was about being confused as to who you want to be and what you are expected to be, while, at the same time, you're being influenced by your peers (or siblings in this case). I'll be honest, I don't think I fully understood the novel. I spaced out a little while reading, and I tried too hard to connect what was going on. Maybe, I need to read it again (not sure if or when that'll happen).
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I liked The Catcher in the Rye and loved Holden Caulfield, so there is no secret that I loved Zooey, too! Sometimes, I reckon, we need someone to put things bluntly for us to swim back to the surface after hitting rock bottom. That's what Zooey did for Franny.
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Witty at times, slow-paced, preachy, I'd go ahead and say that it's somewhat of a self-help novella. This story is not for everyone—it's like wine, an acquired taste.