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Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Freedom’ rife with life
Jonathan Franzen's "Freedom."
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 7:16 am
Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Freedom’ rife with life
The best stories are about life. It’s as simple as that. When you break down even the most complex tale — whether it takes place in space or Spain, the bottom of the sea or right next door — what makes it compelling is if it is relatable to life.
In “Freedom,” this month’s selection, author Jonathan Franzen introduces the reader to Walter and Patty Berglund. A seemingly average Midwestern couple with two children.
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