annabeebae 's review for:

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

1.0

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I have trouble with stories involving characters I don't like, or ones that aren't presented with redeeming qualities. I gave this book two really serious tries, because so many people I talked with love it (husband included). But I finally had to admit that I was forcing myself to open the pages, and gave it up. If I was able to read more objectively, I probably would have appreciated the fine writing and adept storytelling without letting the characters dictate my enjoyment. But alas, I'm an emotional reader (or, emotional human), and I'm letting this one go. Sorry, Franzen - I'll give Freedom a go!