Reviews

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

carolinew's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jrmarr's review against another edition

4.0

This is sometimes a hard book to enjoy, but there is such depth in the characters: all of them full of flaws but also trying their best, in their own ways. It is a stark reminder that we all have a different perception of each other and our interactions - sometimes it feels easier to be angry with someone than to try to see from their perspective, but it is not often helpful.

alisontownsend's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lakatpet's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

sharanyasarathy's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ktran's review against another edition

slow-paced

4.5

brandongryder's review against another edition

4.0

The only reason this book gets 4 stars is for its 5 star writing. I’ve never read Franzen before, and not sure I will again. It has been a while since I read a book as depressing as this one. It was hard to have empathy for all but a couple of the characters. BUT, the writing was amazing and I’m sure my reaction was exactly what the author intended. I will check my happiness-to-depression ratio when the sequel is released before committing.

schnabelmarie's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kate_cunningham's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

bridget1989's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0