Freedom / Jonathan Franzen

I read this novel on my lunch hours, so at 562 pages it took me a while. I found it difficult to engage with the characters at first as they seemed a bit one-dimensional, but as I read they grew on me. Franzen has an ability to lead the reader deeper into the lives of his characters without making one feel pulled, or even noticing, really. As the tale unfolded there could have been many endings; the final path wove themes of maturity and hope, and yes, freedom. The last sentence unexpectedly brough tears to my eyes. 562 p.