Franzen, Jonathan
Crossroads
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008308933
- author:
- Franzen, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in a pivotal moment of moral crisis, Crossroads is a sweeping exploration of human mythologies, as the Hildebrandt family navigates the complex social and political currents of the past fifty years.
It's December 23, 1971, and heavy weather is forecast for Chicago. The family's lives are on the brink of change, as each member seeks a freedom that threatens to complicate the others. Russ Hildebrandt, the associate pastor of a liberal suburban church, is on the verge of breaking free from a joyless marriage, while his children - Clem, Becky, and Perry - grapple with their own moral absolutes and countercultural leanings.
Jonathan Franzen's masterful novel is a testament to his authorial habits of empathy and curiosity, as he delves into the lives of his characters with unforgettably vivid detail. A powerful exploration of a generation, Crossroads is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of contemporary America.
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