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elagarto 's review for:
A Visit from the Goon Squad
by Jennifer Egan
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Time is a goon, but specifically for the way this book has aged beyond its heyday as an MFA darling. Masterfully constructed short stories with striking prose which I found difficult to enjoy beyond the form. Thematically couldn’t get much mileage out of it.