Freedom

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Patty and Walter Berglund are the new pioneers of St. Paul, embodying the gentrifying spirit of the Whole Foods generation. Patty is the ideal neighbor, knowledgeable and supportive, while Walter, an environmental lawyer and devoted family man, shares her vision of building a better world. However, as the new millennium unfolds, the Berglunds become enigmatic figures. Their teenage son has moved in with the politically conservative family next door, and Walter has taken a job with Big Coal, raising questions about their values. Richard Katz, Walter's college friend and rival, remains a persistent presence in their lives. Most troubling is Patty's transformation from a bright community figure to an unrecognizable "Fury," unraveling before their neighbors. This novel, Franzen's first since The Corrections, explores contemporary love and marriage, capturing the complexities of freedom. It addresses the temptations of teenage desire, the compromises of middle age, and the challenges of suburban life. Through the characters' struggles and triumphs, the narrative offers a poignant and powerful reflection on modern existence, revealing the burdens and joys of navigating an increasingly confusing world.