Standalone novel · 2001
The Corrections
Enid Lambert wants her three grown children home to the Midwest for one last family Christmas, while her husband Alfred slips into illness. Her children, scattered across America and each in some kind of crisis, have other ideas.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jonathan Franzen
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 2001
- Setting
- Set in the fictional St. Jude, Midwest
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Corrections
5 recurring or key characters from Jonathan Franzen’s chart. Introduces Enid Lambert, Alfred Lambert, Chip Lambert, Gary Lambert and 1 more.
Lead 4
- Enid LambertFirst appearanceMother who wants one last Christmas
- Chip LambertFirst appearanceFailed academic
- Gary LambertFirst appearanceBanker
- Denise LambertFirst appearanceChef
Major 1
- Alfred LambertFirst appearanceHer husband, declining