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Literary Fiction· United States

Freedom

by Jonathan Franzen
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2010624 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2010, Freedom established Jonathan Franzen as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The Berglund family—Walter, Patty, and their son Joey—navigate marriage, politics, and personal freedom in America's first decade of the twenty-first century. Franzen's second major novel was called the great American novel of its era. Themes of freedom, marriage, America run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2010.

Book Details

AuthorJonathan Franzen
Published2010
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages624
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780374158460
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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201014
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom about?

The Berglund family—Walter, Patty, and their son Joey—navigate marriage, politics, and personal freedom in America's first decade of the twenty-first century. Franzen's second major novel was called the great American novel of its era.

Who wrote Freedom?

Freedom was written by Jonathan Franzen, from United States. First published in 2010.

What awards has Freedom won?

Freedom has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2010.

Is Freedom worth reading?

Freedom is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 14/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in freedom, marriage, America.

Where can I buy Freedom?

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What category is Freedom?

Freedom is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Freedom from?

Freedom originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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