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Book Review of Strong Motion

Strong Motion
Strong Motion
Author: Jonathan Franzen
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
PamelaH avatar reviewed on + 90 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1


I liked "The Corrections" and "Freedom" so I thought I'd read an earlier work of Franzen's. Immediately, I remembered his verbose style and fell right into this complicated story about a troubled young man living in Boston who falls in love with a brilliant, but also troubled, scientist. In this version of Boston, there are earthquakes and the reasons behind them unfold, as do other controversial topics such as abortion, religion, and the environment. Because of this, I see a connection in all of Franzen's works. Not to mention, his favoring of troubled and often ruthless people. This guy can write a good story!