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The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

rayne31's review against another edition

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dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

dancpharmd's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

izzybbartell's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

strodejazmyn's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

harveym's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

julieschein's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

aliya_n's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

launb's review against another edition

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3.0

I have always admired how the author makes it easy for us to feel like we know the characters and I often consider their next move before reading further. The future developments in technology and fusion with our consciousness were believable, and the practical and philosophical concerns played out with ease. I enjoyed the twist and connections of the plot. Engaging characters, story and prose!

verno's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

chasejon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

A fantastic companion to the Goon Squad. The speculative elements were intriguing, and the characters were complex enough to let the reader relish in their interactions and network of connections. I think the tech components were great in this book, but the character work was better in Goon Squad. All in all, a fun universe to explore, and what a plethora of perspectives to explore it through.