Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom

Jonathan Franzen with David LeDoux (Narrator)

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fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the National Book Award-winning author of The Corrections, a darkly comedic novel about family.

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 60%
sad 44%
funny 33%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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