elagarto 's review for:

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
2.5
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.