J.D. Salinger
1961
Around 200 pages
Like many angsty teens that clicked with The Catcher in the Rye, I eagerly sought out Franny and Zooey after my experience with Holden. This one wasn't quite as memorable, but I still appreciate Salinger's balance of pessimism and optimism.
Franny and Zoey Glass are siblings who live in the Upper East Side. The first story focuses on Franny going on a weekend date with her college boyfriend, who is a tool. The second story centers on Zooey, who reads a letter written by his brother Buddy, which concerns the suicide of their other brother Seymour.
I feel like I've had the above expression on many dates, so the first part of this novel was very relatable. I wasn't as interested in the spiritualism aspects of the story, but Salinger captures grief and family dynamics well. Shame that this is the last we will hear from him.
RATING: ****-
Interesting Facts:
Interesting Facts:
The book's characters inspired much of the movie The Royal Tenenbaums.
Spent 26 weeks at the top of The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list in 1961 and 1962.
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