The Corrections
- 582
- Pages
- about 11 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Corrections is a 2001 novel by American author Jonathan Franzen. It revolves around the troubles of an elderly Midwestern couple and their three adult children, tracing their lives from the mid-20th century to "one last Christmas" together near the turn of the millennium. The novel was awarded the National Book Award in 2001 and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.8 across 384 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 68% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.9. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.9 | 33 | 9% |
| Google Books | 8.0 | 47 | 12% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 304 | 79% |
Frequently asked
What is The Corrections rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 384 reader ratings across 3 independent sources.
Is The Corrections worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 384 ratings, which puts it ahead of 33 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Corrections?
About 11 hours at an average reading pace — 582 pages.
