The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

This is a brilliant and darkly funny portrait of an extremely dysfunctional family grappling with Parkinson’s disease, denial, job loss, and a host of other modern anxieties. When the mother insists on bringing everyone together for one last Christmas meal, old wounds, buried resentments, and sharp truths erupt. Franzen shines at every level—building suspense, dazzling with postmodern verbal acrobatics, and crafting richly complex, unforgettable characters. If you love biting sarcasm and intelligent humor, this novel is an absolute must-read.

Group rating 4 1/2 out 5