The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections

Jonathan Franzen

fiction contemporary literary emotional funny reflective slow-paced

653 pages | first published 2001

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Winner of the National Book Award for FictionNominated for the National Book Critics Circle AwardAn American Library Association Notable BookJonathan Franzen's third novel, The Corrections, is a great work of art and a grandly entertaining overtur...
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Summary of 5328 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
funny 61%
emotional 57%
dark 48%
sad 40%
challenging 32%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 38% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.68

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