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| Franny and Zooey | ||
| Book Review by Author/Illustrator Ross Anthony | ||
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Since my writing style had been compared to Salinger’s, I picked up a copy of his work that happened across my way. The book is seemingly divided into two stories "Franny" and "Zooey." But as you read on, you find the stories intertwine into one. This is not an action book. For instance, in 150 pages Zooey manages to get up from the bath, move to the front room, and then a bedroom. Not exactly edgy action. But it is exactly edgy dialogue. This is the entire book. Dialogue of an over-educated family to the point of self-loathing. Siblings Franny and Zooey feel victims of their elder brother's "special education" -- not that ordinary stuff taught in regular school. Very interesting... a page turner. I enjoyed it. Even though times have since changed, I felt it quite fresh. "Sometimes I think that knowledge -- when it's knowledge for knowledge's sake, anyway -- is the worst of all... Knowledge should lead to wisdom, and that if it doesn't, it's just a disgusting waste of time! Wisdom is supposed to be the goal of knowledge."Read more Book Reviews by Author/Illustrator Ross Anthony. |
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Copyright © 1998-2025 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also helps others tell their stories with words and video. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books, thoughtful experienced help telling your stories through words or video, or to schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Dig into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
