592 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250858702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Description
Jonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads.It’s December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago. Russ Hildebrandt, the a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,741 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
challenging 33%
sad 29%
dark 25%
tense 24%
funny 13%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 34% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illnessModerate
Sexual assault, Abortion, Eating disorderMinor
Infidelity592 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250858702
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Description
Jonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads.It’s December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago. Russ Hildebrandt, the a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,741 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
challenging 33%
sad 29%
dark 25%
tense 24%
funny 13%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 34% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illnessModerate
Sexual assault, Abortion, Eating disorderMinor
Infidelity