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Literary Fiction· United States

The Corrections

by Jonathan Franzen
Aggregate Editorial Score88/100
★National Book Award
Published 2002592 pagesEnglish

About This Book

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2002. Three adult children are summoned home for one last Christmas with their parents—their father is in the advanced stages of Parkinson's—in Franzen's National Book Award winner. A sweeping portrait of a Midwestern family and an anatomy of late-twentieth-century American culture. Themes of family, aging, American life run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 2002 and Oprah's Book Club 2001.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
200261
Oprah's Book Club
list · national
200121
ALA Notable Books
notable · national
200113
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About the Author
Jonathan Franzen
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
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“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Corrections about?

Three adult children are summoned home for one last Christmas with their parents—their father is in the advanced stages of Parkinson's—in Franzen's National Book Award winner. A sweeping portrait of a Midwestern family and an anatomy of late-twentieth-century American culture.

Who wrote The Corrections?

The Corrections was written by Jonathan Franzen, from United States. First published in 2002.

What awards has The Corrections won?

The Corrections has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 2002; Oprah's Book Club 2001; ALA Notable Books 2001.

Is The Corrections worth reading?

The Corrections is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 88/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 3 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in family, aging, American life.