m_j_philpott 's review for:

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

3.5

challenging emotional funny reflective 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: Yes

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I love Egan’s more straightforward novels, and even read and enjoyed The Candy House before this one, but found Goon Squad hard to follow. Too many perspective shifts and too difficult to keep the interconnections straight. Maybe I read it in too many sittings? Still, the writing itself is excellent.