A review by davidup_15
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Corrections is a masterpiece. It has maybe the widest scope out of any 21st-century novel I've ever read, with an attention to detail that, while sometimes tedious, is always breathtaking. Not only that, but Franzen shows his true, deep mastery of character, creating some of the most vivid characters I've ever read about, who go on such rich and compelling arcs. His tone and voice as a writer are simultaneously incredibly empathetic and darkly satirical, a combination that really suits the exact modern society he is attempting to replicate. And above all, the ending of this book is maybe the most shocking, moving ending of any book I have ever read.