A book that has caused much hype being labelled by some as the great American novel. Franzen draws the reader into the relationship dynamics of the Lambert family. A dysfunctional family with all the neuroses modern life can provide. Cleverly written and amusing although Franzen gets too complex in some passages for his own good. Perhaps not a masterpiece but certainly a grand achievement capturing the stark reality of American society today.
(Claire Bane - bwl 13 April 2002 ) |
