Freedom by Jonathan Franzan – “SO good! Characters are so good, normal flawed people making mistakes, giving into temptations they should not; long book but worth it… “ … “This work of fiction from the author of the bestseller The Corrections offers a bittersweet 'commentary' highlighting the contradiction between the ideals and realities of ‘freedom.’ It follows a family in the 2000's as each member wrestles with the decisions they make for themselves in order to 'be free'. Sometimes freedom looks more like 'escape from' rather than a 'pursuit of'. It's long, but hard to put down. Sometimes shockingly explicit, it attempts to put reality into a stark focus, with all of the raw elements that challenge idealism. Perfect for long summer afternoons on the beach.”
