Corrections Perennial

Great read!

This review is from: The Corrections (Trade Paperback)

5 years ago

A great story about a 'not so perfect' family. One that the majority of North American families can relate to on some level. Frazen incredibly brings each character to life. Don't miss out on this one! + read more

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Confused?

2 years ago

Am I the only person who had trouble with this book? The family dysfunction was searing and amusing, but otherwise I found the writing laborious and trying. There were times I was straight bored and had to put the book down for days. I also found the talk of stocks/investing and the very lengthy scientific tangents only confused and did not forward or enhance the story. I know this book was a massive hit, so I accept perhaps it's my literary or academic limitations that have prevented me… + read more

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Well written, but not that interesting

This review is from: The Corrections (Audio Book (Cassette))

5 years ago

I could not finish this book. While well written, it seemed wordy and did not draw me in. I put this in the same category as some business book's ... smart writers but who cares. + read more

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Disappointed

This review is from: Corrections C (Hardcover)

7 years ago

I was thoroughly disappointed with this book. I had read excellent positive reviews and the story line attracted my attention. However, my book club just recently read it and we unanimously gave this book the thumbs down. The author's writing style was almost painful with the lengthy run-on sentences, introduction of characters with extensive introduction and background that really had no relevance to the central story, and a conclusion which attempted to quickly sum up the justification for… + read more

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Dysfunction in all its Glory

3 years ago

A truly searing indictment of the greedy 90's era. Filled with memorable characters, flaws and all. At turns brutally humourous and brutally sad. The dysfunctional family in all its glory! Brilliantly witty.

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Compelling writing and a sense of humour!

This review is from: Corrections C (Hardcover)

7 years ago

Franzen delivers a terrific book. It could hold a door open, it's true, but every page is worth it. At times disgusting, funny, sad, infuriating, comforting; it never rings false. The book begins in the world of your average American (or Canadian) family, stuck in suburban dysfunction. But this tsunami of writing picks you up, mixes you up and carries you through visions of nasty old men, loser sons, brittle daughters and Edith Bunker moms until you are only left with a clear picture of… + read more

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Not Bad...Not Great

This review is from: Corrections C (Hardcover)

7 years ago

I was expecting a lot out of this book, and while the story was quite entertaining, and something was always happening in that crazy family, it certainly was long! I was praying that it would be over and done with. If the book had about 200 pages cut from it, I would have given the book 5 stars. + read more

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Not as good as the hype

This review is from: Corrections C (Hardcover)

7 years ago

Although I could appreciate that the book was well written, and enjoyed the author's writing style, I found all of the characters to be totally unsympathetic. I found it rough going since I didn't really care what happened to any of them.

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