The Correctionsby Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections is a novel written by Jonathan Franzen, published in 2001. It is a story of the Lambert family, told through the perspectives of each family member, and it explores themes of family, aging, and the changing American society. The novel is set in the late 20th century, in the fictional Midwestern town of St. Jude, and follows the lives of the Lambert family, including parents Alfred and Enid and their adult children, Chip, Denise, and Gary.

The novel deals with the family's struggles and their efforts to come to terms with the changes in their lives, as well as the changing American society. Franzen's writing is characterized by his sharp wit, his complex and nuanced characters, and his ability to capture the social and cultural changes of the era.

The Corrections is widely considered to be a masterpiece of contemporary literature. It is a novel that explores the complexities of family life and the human condition, and it is a commentary on the changing American society and the way in which it is affecting the traditional family structures. The novel was a critical and commercial success and was shortlisted for the National Book Award, and it was one of The New York Times' 10 Best Books of the Year.

Jonathan Franzen is an American author, and The Corrections is one of his most famous and enduring works. It is a novel that captures the spirit of an era, and it's a commentary on the American society and the human condition. The novel is widely studied and read, and has been adapted into a television series.