How to Be Alone

How to Be Alone

By
Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen
2002 • 288 pages

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Collection of some of Franzen's essays, including the one known as "the Harper's essay". Some are edited or tweaked from their original printings. A mixture of topics but well-written and enjoyable; Franzen is as thoughtful as ever.

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coleeflower
Nicole

If it weren't for the post office essay I would've given this one star.

June 23, 2019
dougcampbell
Doug

Re-read — fascinating to revisit Franzen's thoughts on privacy, bureaucracy, culture, reading, technology in 2022. Holds up surprisingly well.

September 25, 2022
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cardigoth

Who knew an essay about the post office would be the most interesting?

January 11, 2017

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