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The Corrections

Aggregate Editorial Score38/100

Published 2001English

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Published in 2001, The Corrections established Jonathan Franzen as one of the defining voices in psychology. The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen (2001) is a notable work of psychology.

Book Details

Author	Jonathan Franzen
Published	2001
Country of Origin	International
Language	English
Category	🧩 Psychology
Editorial Score	38/100

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Editorial Assessment

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen sits within the tradition of psychology that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2001 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Corrections among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 38/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to The Corrections for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. The Corrections reflects Jonathan Franzen's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.

About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.