Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Patty and Walter Berglund were once the ideal suburban couple — devoted parents, eco-conscious citizens, and model neighbors. But as the years unfold, the façade of their perfect life begins to fracture. Their marriage, strained by ambition, desire, and betrayal, mirrors the turbulence of a nation wrestling with its own ideals. Spanning decades, Freedom explores the intricate web of love and resentment that binds families together and tears them apart. Through a masterful portrait of modern America, Jonathan Franzen captures the elusive promise of freedom — and the human cost of pursuing it.