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lindseyhall44's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A new favorite of mine. The writing, storytelling, and characters are stunning. This is one I know I’ll return to again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Religious bigotry
markwillnevercry's review against another edition
3.75
Everyone I heard talking about the book said that the first story was wonderful and the second one was either okay or just eh. Personally, I thought that both of the stories were pretty good. When you just look at this book, you might think that it is about Franny going through a break down (without ever getting out of it) while being surrounded by different people, but these stories seem to be more about Lane and Zooey than about Franny. They are both not great men, *looks intensely on Lane*, but they tried in their own ways to get rid of Franny's "depression", even tho both did it more for themselves than for Franny. It is interesting stories to read, but I personally think that Zooey was better, because there was just so much more love put into Zooey than any other character and it felt to nice to observe him.
Notes:
Franny:
I find it funny that he is waiting for his girlfriend, who hates all poets but Sappho. Bro, you gonna lose her to a butch woman.
Lovelovelove, ps. my father ain’t dying, it’s all good. The priorities are right.
Imagine nerd emoji here. Personally I think that the author should not have put in the whole letter, seeing that the chapter did not have time to read it fully.
Thinking, that everyone else must “surely find you at the right place with the right girl” is very gay.
Oh, Lane is one of those people, who just shuts you up when you say something they don’t like.
Empty ladie’s room? I didn’t know this was a fantasy.
Zooey:
The description of Zooey seems to be written as if by his lover.
I have a feeling that the children of the family Glass could have each gotten a story about them.
Oh my god, Mrs Glass.
Mrs. Glass be completely unable to judge herself while talking about her husband.
I am kinda uncomfortable about how much we concentrate on the fact, that Franny still looks good when she is in a middle of a breakdown.
I get why Zooey is being like this about the way Franny sees Jesus and how she is very priviledged to choose a place where she wants to have a breakdown, but he is kinda being abusive.
Their family is so broken.
Notes:
Franny:
I find it funny that he is waiting for his girlfriend, who hates all poets but Sappho. Bro, you gonna lose her to a butch woman.
Lovelovelove, ps. my father ain’t dying, it’s all good. The priorities are right.
Imagine nerd emoji here. Personally I think that the author should not have put in the whole letter, seeing that the chapter did not have time to read it fully.
Thinking, that everyone else must “surely find you at the right place with the right girl” is very gay.
Oh, Lane is one of those people, who just shuts you up when you say something they don’t like.
Empty ladie’s room? I didn’t know this was a fantasy.
Zooey:
The description of Zooey seems to be written as if by his lover.
I have a feeling that the children of the family Glass could have each gotten a story about them.
Oh my god, Mrs Glass.
Mrs. Glass be completely unable to judge herself while talking about her husband.
I am kinda uncomfortable about how much we concentrate on the fact, that Franny still looks good when she is in a middle of a breakdown.
I get why Zooey is being like this about the way Franny sees Jesus and how she is very priviledged to choose a place where she wants to have a breakdown, but he is kinda being abusive.
Their family is so broken.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Grief
elspethmigliore's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
why was this SO GOOD. franny is so relatable but also everything zooey told her about her freak out was real. i love their humor and bluntness.
i’m not a religious person, but these stories discussed religions in a completely different light and i found it very interesting. i also enjoyed just reading their conversations and about their lives through small snippets, even though the story was kind of about nothing in particular. i honestly was really comforted reading these stories and i appreciated how real all of the characters were.
i also really liked the writing style and how easy to follow the stories were.
this has definitely become a new favorite. i will 100 percent be rereading ✅
i’m not a religious person, but these stories discussed religions in a completely different light and i found it very interesting. i also enjoyed just reading their conversations and about their lives through small snippets, even though the story was kind of about nothing in particular. i honestly was really comforted reading these stories and i appreciated how real all of the characters were.
i also really liked the writing style and how easy to follow the stories were.
this has definitely become a new favorite. i will 100 percent be rereading ✅
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal cruelty, War, Classism, and Bullying
melchior's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The most unappealing way to describe this book would be: half-deranged intellectuals have mental breakdowns across three (and a half) conversations. It's an accurate description, however, but that's not the point. Be warned, first of all: this book is a slow burner. Like I said, there are really only three scenes in the entire book/two stories. There is a lot of description and mental deliberation that is difficult to get your head around at times. I found myself struggling - especially with the first half - re-reading passages and not really looking forward to continue reading. But I had to. The book had me by the balls. If you consider yourself an intellectual, or academic, or something, and find yourself getting frustrated with and resistant to social norms, the university system, etcetera, this book will be a mirror to you. One of those actor's mirrors where the lights are on way too bright so you can see very little imperfection and blemish on yourself. It's ugly. And that's what makes this book so great. It is a poignant reflection for all of us who over-reflect. If you dare.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child death and Grief
imoran's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Suicide
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