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Crossroads

by Jonathan Franzen

Crossroads

by Jonathan Franzen

On the precipice of the storm-ridden Chicago winter of 1971, the Hildebrandt family finds themselves embroiled in a tumultuous struggle with their own personal demons and the changing societal norms around them. Russ Hildebrandt, the associate pastor of a liberal church, grapples with a loveless marriage as he and his wife, Marion, who harbors her own secrets, contemplate severance. Their children, too, face transformative conflicts: Clem returns home from college ablaze with newfound convictions, Becky diverges into the counterculture from her conventional popular persona, and Perry, a young drug dealer, seeks redemption. Each family member's quest for liberation entangles with the others', threatening the delicate balance of their interconnected lives. 'Crossroads' delves into the history of two generations, weaving a narrative rich with complexity, humor, and a poignant examination of the America of yesteryears.

  • Historical
  • Fiction
  • Drama
  • Midwest
  • Family
  • Moral
  • Societal
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