The Corrections

This is a novel I finished about a month ago, and I heard today that they are trying to make a film adaptation which was the catalyst for this post. 

Having been a huge fan of this book, I am nervous about even an attempt at a film. Not just for the usual reasons, but also for what they will probably have to leave out. This book is definitely an intense social commentary and there are many moments where you are thoroughly disgusted and ultimately appalled...yet in a good way. For instance, I just don't see how they can adapt one of the main characters who is suffering from dementia and Parkinson's, when he has an argument with a talking piece of shit...I mean that in no way figuratively. 

Among the many awards this book as won, it was recently put on Times' 100 greatest American Books. A side note, it was also chosen to be in one of Oprah Winfrey's book clubs, but after hearing about this announcement, Jonathan Franzen made it public how he thought Oprah's choices for books was "Schmaltzy". His invitation for the show as shortly thereafter...yanked.

The story centers around a family, focusing on each member's personal life in order to make social commentary about a broad range of issues. Definitely worth a read, but save yourself some enjoyment and do not read anything about the book beforehand.