The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen

672 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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A brilliantly perceptive and moving novel that announced Jonathan Franzen as one of our greatest living writers.The Lamberts – Enid, Alfred and their three grown-up children – are a troubled family living in a troubled age. After fifty years as a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,740 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
emotional 62%
funny 53%
dark 47%
sad 44%
challenging 31%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 42% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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