Jonathan Franzen said, “It speaks like none of us for all of us,” in reference to The Hundred Brothers, novel he praises while announcing its uber strangeness.
Feelings of mixed hatred and love for family members, simultaneously frustrating and loveable characters and the maddening effect of artists—are all part of this novel reading experience (at least for Franzen). It’s an intriguing book review!
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