With vivid characters and his trademark humour that’s sure to evoke a bittersweet laugh from readers, in Crossroads, Franzen’s portrayal of a family tottering on the edge of various moral dilemmas, creates a novel which is compelling and thought-provoking. Much like The Corrections, this latest book combines Franzen’s definitive narrative voice with his keen insight into the socio-political milieu around him. Dishing out equal servings of self-doubt, uncertainty and hesitancy, coupled with the strain of tensing relations, this book lays out a buffet of emotions that the characters in this domestic drama need to navigate over the course of 590-odd pages. Set in December 1971, the novel revolves around the family of pastor Russ Hildebrandt and is a powerful commentary on American society. Published 01.10.21, 07:36 AM Image courtesy: Amazonīest known for his 2001 publication The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen’s latest book is being hailed by critics as his best work yet.
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