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“THE CORRECTION, when it finally came, was not an overnight bursting of a bubble but a much more gentle letdown, a year-long leakage of value from key financial markets, a contraction too gradual to generate headlines and too predictable to seriously hurt anybody but fools and the working poor.”

Quote by Jonathan Franzen

Work

The Corrections: A Novel

In this acclaimed novel, the author delves into the complex dynamics of a family dealing with aging, illness, and the changing social landscape of America. The story follows the lives of an elderly couple and their adult children, each struggling with their own personal challenges and relationships. more

Author

Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen

American contemporary novelist, known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works include 'The Corrections' and 'Freedom'. more

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