📚 Books to Read After The Corrections
Just finished the corrections? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Rating: 4.3 / 5
Best for:
• Fans of family sagas
• Readers interested in complex characters
• Those who enjoy exploring societal issues
Unlock the complexities of modern family life.
Dive into another intricately woven narrative by Franzen that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, and societal expectations. Just like "The Corrections," this book will captivate you with its well-developed characters and thought-provoking themes.
📘 The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Rating: 4.1 / 5
Best for:
• Lovers of dysfunctional family stories
• Readers seeking a blend of humor and drama
• Anyone interested in sibling relationships
Money can't buy happiness, but it can cause plenty of drama.
"The Nest" follows the dysfunctional Plumb siblings as they navigate family secrets and financial woes. With its witty humor and exploration of sibling dynamics, this novel will appeal to fans of family dramas like "The Corrections."
📘 The Vacationers by Emma Straub
Rating: 4.0 / 5
Best for:
• Those craving a beach read with substance
• Fans of character-driven stories
• Readers interested in exploring family tensions
Sun, sand, and simmering family drama.
Set against the backdrop of a vacation in Mallorca, "The Vacationers" follows the Post family as they grapple with secrets, infidelities, and personal struggles. If you enjoyed the intricate family dynamics in "The Corrections," you'll appreciate Straub's skillful portrayal of flawed, yet endearing characters.
📘 The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
Rating: 4.2 / 5
Best for:
• Fans of character-driven narratives
• Readers interested in exploring friendship dynamics
• Anyone who enjoys coming-of-age stories
When talent meets friendship, anything is possible.
"The Interestings" follows a group of friends who meet at an arts camp in the 1970s and traces their relationships, successes, and failures over the decades. Wolitzer's insightful exploration of friendship and ambition will resonate with fans of complex character studies like "The Corrections."
📘 A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Rating: 4.4 / 5
Best for:
• Those looking for innovative storytelling
• Readers interested in interconnected narratives
• Fans of novels with musical themes
The rhythm of life, captured in stories.
Egan's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel weaves together a tapestry of interconnected stories that explore the passage of time, music, and the impact of choices made over the years. If you appreciated the rich storytelling in "The Corrections," you'll be drawn to the inventive structure and compelling characters in "A Visit from the Goon Squad."