While it is marketed as a novel, “A Visit From the Goon Squad” is more accurately a collection of linked short stories. These stories focus on multiple characters whose lives are interconnected through music, particularly the American punk rock scene of the 1980s. While the book has received praise for author Jennifer Egan’s use of alternative forms, like PowerPoint slides, the real strength of the book is Egan’s attention to character psychology and the complications of human relationships.
Three words that describe this book: Funny, poignant, sad
You might want to pick this book up if: You like short stories and are interested in the difficulty in remaining a rebel as you age.
-Tyler
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