The Corrections is in need of corrections.
341686
I decided to read The Corrections because I was mainly curious about the book following the publicity and hype it received a couple years ago.  From page one of this book, it has never grabbed me and only once or twice did I experience a scintilla of truth in any of the characters.  Moreoever, the title and purpose of this book have yet to become clear to me.  (I should mention I have not finished the book - I am currently at the scene on the cruise ship where Enid attempts to talk to the doctor about her husband - and probably won't waste any more time reading it.)  With an occasional reference to the words "correct" or "corrections" and the description of the newly researched medical procedure "Corecktall", the author fails to show what the corrections really are about.  If Franzen merely wants to portray a family whose members miss opportunities to correct themselves (i.e. overcome their dysfunctional behavior), he does a poor job of it.  Granted I haven't finished the book, so maybe it redeems itself. However, the writing in this book is so bad, that I can't imagine between now and the end of the book, it will improve in anyway.  I wish I had read the Amazon reviews before starting this book. It may have saved me money and several hours of wasted reading!!
710223
The authors have done a good job of creating a scene of corruption that can be believable in these troubled times. The suspense is enough to keep your attention throughout but knowing i t will all work out.
3253457
this book definitely needed an editor, but the information inside is a must for anyone following this disturbing case.
4033894
As someone who works with incarcerated felons as a volunteer, this rings very true to me.  Even the worst are still human and the senseless bureaucracy is as rampant as it appears here, though it is usually grounded in some fear or need to control the environment and the inmates.  Much of the culture at all levels of incarceration is driven by fear.  Sad but true.
3619815
What more can I say? I hope they correct their problems!!
2160271
This book, in my opinion, is very informative: The writer appears to have done his homework as far as historical events are concerned; however, he's hard on Israel and appears to have drawn some erroneous conclusions concerning her.

Additionally, I was rather taken back by the numerous errors in grammar and punctuation throughout the text, to the point that I was tempted to contact the author and offer him my proofreading services. If you are able to overlook these errors, however, I think you will find that this book is worth the price and time it takes to read because it corrects (in my estimation) an important matter.
634382
A proofreader would be a great investment.  There were a few instances of today's terminology creeping into the story, such as the word "update".  Basically a decent  book, tho, much better than the extremely tattered plot of a prostitute being murdered.
2621472
Historically a minor president but one of 45 he deserves analysis.  The detail in the book is well done but there were errors
4467911
Things are changing so quickly that a lot of this info is not up to date.  Treatment outcomes are improving.
301026
In difficult times, it's important to know that change is possible.
807857
The book has an extensive amount of proofreading errors. Nearly every policy has misspellings,  grammatical errors,  etc. The book is informative but should be edited to appear more professional.
137660
A fun and interesting book. The story line is intriguing. However the editing could use a lot of help.  The second half of the book has more errors than the first half and for a bit there was at least one error per page.  It is distracting.
1278308
A new combination of issues that make you aware of problems in the justice system as it is currently practiced.  Well written.
4325944
This optically scanned edition is rife with transcription error. Often the reader must halt to dope out what the crucial word should have been. Even a spellcheck would have made a big difference.
1166980
The pace was good, even though the reader knows from the beginning who committed the crime, one cannot put the book down waiting for the resolution of the stroty. And sure enough there's a credible twist towards the end.
Some problems with the translation, should be reviewed.
1672239
It needs some editing as there are many typographical errors but the message comes across loud and clear and accurately.
4656658
This was a very enjoyable book, and I would have given it a higher rating were it not for some strange errors.  At one point, the first officer is promoted and given his own command. In the next chapter, he is back on board as if he never left.  Later, it seems like a chapter or two is missing.  The captain is separated from the ship, in a difficult situation.  Turn the page, he is back on board, the plot line has changed, all without explanation.  I'm not one to complain about editing errors you occasionally find in e-books, but these were huge plot disruptions impossible to ignore.  Other than that, I did enjoy this start to a new series. I look forward to the next book, but hope it is more carefully edited.