Franny and Zooey in Around the Year in 52 Books

Jan 06, 2011 j o r y rated it really liked it

It's hard to describe my feelings on this book. I thought it was great, it just wasn't 'OH MY GOD, THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN NOVEL I HAVE EVER READ!'. It kept me entertained, and I will definitely read it again, no doubt. For a rating, I'd probably give it like a 4.8. So it was up there.

I feel like I relate to Zooey more than Franny, to be honest with you. Relate meaning I wouldn't get all crazy about a religious crisis, that just isn't my style. I'm more of a Zooey type, if you will ...more

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May 23, 2017 Charlene rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2017-popsugar-reading-challenge, lost-2017

Be yourself. Don't take crap from anyone. Question things without being rude. Take a stand without being offensive. Have strong convictions that are true to you and not because it's a good idea at the time. Have your own opinions, not borrowed from someone else. Stand on your own two feet. ...more

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Sep 30, 2018 Tweller83 rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: classics

Salinger and I are done I think. This is my second of his and I don't really like or understand this one either. Guess I'm just not smart enough, or they are just not for me.

#Emojiathon: Give an author a 2nd chance ...more

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