“I have adored this book for years. It's such a big, juicy, raucous novel. And face it we all have dysfunctional families! Maybe being from the midwest, transplanted east--and living through the passages of my parents and their generation helps. When talking books, I usually find that I really bond with Corrections lovers. Has anyone who loves this book read its equal lately?”
“I got halfway through and had to put it down. I really disliked the characters. I think if I had found it more humorous, then I wouldn't have minded that so much. I felt like it was a pretty boring storyline. My friend that recommended it to me suggested that maybe I didn't appreciate it because I am not from the midwest.”
“I never read anything by Franzen, but if I would, this would be the book I'd go for.”
“I loved this book. It had flaws, for example, the entire chapter on the cruise ship was uneccesary, but overall, a great story. It speaks to why we continue to struggle in relationships and seek love when it causes us much pain.”
“The history of a normal dysfunctional family told after the children are grown with added flashbacks. What makes the story stand out in many ways is the exceptional writing. Franzen's description of the father's growing dementia is unparalleled. There are scenes that will have you laughing until you cry, cringing with embarrassment for the characters and aching for the pain of simply wanting to be good enough as children for their imperfect parents. A typical enough story told with prose that carries the reader along like an effortless raft ride.”
“Stunning and powerful. A post modern look at American family life. ”
