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Crossroads
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Narrated by:
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David Pittu
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By:
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Jonathan Franzen
About this listen
‘His best novel yet … A Middlemarch-like triumph’ Telegraph‘A pleasure bomb of a novel’ Vogue ‘A true modern master’ Independent
It’s 23 December 1971, and the Hildebrandts are at a crossroads. Fifteen-year-old Perry has resolved to be a better person and quit dealing drugs to seventh graders. His sister Becky, the once straight-laced high school social queen, has veered into counterculture, while at college, Clem is wrestling with a decision that might tear his family apart. As their parents – Russ, a suburban pastor, and Marion, his restless wife – tug against the bonds of a joyless marriage, Crossroads finds a family, and a nation, struggling to do the right thing.
‘Funny, moving, crackling with life, it has what all great fiction should have’ Financial Times
‘Intoxicating – a luxuriant domestic drama’ Guardian
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GUARDIAN BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2021 • AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR • A WHITE REVIEW BOOK OF THE YEAR • A LIT HUB BOOK OF THE YEAR
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- Janet Boyd
- 26-03-23
Wonderful, powerful book
Franzen is a genius - this book has entered my soul. Cannot bear to say goodbye to these characters and I hope he’s got a sequel up his sleeve!
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- ClareBC
- 07-11-21
Thoroughly recommended
The characters are extraordinarily dissected, flawed and sympathetic (mostly). only criticism is the length, some parts too extended, painful but perhaps that's the author's intent.
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- Billy Bolton
- 25-06-22
Incredible narrator
Best narration I’ve ever heard. Might start searching for more books he’s read. The book itself is good too, obviously.
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- No Gracias
- 03-07-23
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- avagardro
- 09-03-22
Franzen does it again.
A tale of family. excited to know it's #1 in a trilogy. don't listen if you like fast paced eventful stories. Franzen is not for you. I however always really enjoy his work.
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- Dearauntie
- 21-01-22
I'm breathless.
By now these people feel like real people in my life. At times the momentum makes you want to cover your eyes, a more practical approach with the audiobook. If this is a trilogy I hope the next isn't too long a wait.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-21
A novel to feed the brain of an 87yr old widow
I loved the richness of the language and skilful weaving together of every strand. Masterful.
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- Evertonsean
- 05-03-22
Exceptional and a perfect Narrator
fantastic..how he conveys the characters especially the females is wonderous....but a special mention for his voice acting for Perry
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- D G Heywood
- 21-01-22
Wonderful book, beautifully told
I read The Corrections years ago, this book is equally compelling. The charracters are so believable! I loved everything about the book Having lived through this part of recent history I know how authentic it was. I really hope there is a sequel!
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- Chrissie
- 23-05-22
Wonderful story.
I loved Freedom and so listened to Crossroads. I was not disappointed! Beautifully written and great narration. Can't wait for the next Jonathan Franzen read.
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