Reviews

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

mediabaron's review against another edition

3.0

Although the characters were well fleshed out and seemed familiar, they and the storyline didn't quite hold my attention.

lotteversteegen's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Ik vond het erg fijn lezen en ik vond het leuk dat alle levens met elkaar verbonden zijn.

laurasauras's review against another edition

5.0

Really cool story! I loved the way the different perspectives felt so very distinct and really enjoyed the way they all came together at the end. It got me right in the feelings several times too!

kwest11's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

colin_h_atx's review

5.0

"You think time isn't your enemy as well?" - Against Me

jjopek's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

sfs_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

aleyajo's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.25

Maybe this would’ve been more interesting if I had kept better track of all the characters - as is the different stories weren’t very compelling to me.

reaganblake's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked this style of writing a lot! Felt like the ending was very abrupt though

ssmart213's review against another edition

5.0

Dystopia, and a coming of age novel for all ages.
Beautifully written and visually intriguing.
Not every one can pull off a novel full of short story's that interconnects and entwines all the characters in rapid succession through time. Coming for a girl that hates reading short stories, Jennifer Egan is stunning at including all things I require in a good novel, interesting writing style, content based on music and life, and sad moments mixed with joyous moments. My new number one favorite book of all time.