Jennifer Egan - Visit From The Goon Squad

Allday – Shareware

A Time-Bending Journey Through Connections and Music

Elena Angelini

03/14/2025

Jennifer Egan's 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' cleverly intertwines narratives across timelines, exploring the interplay between music, aging, and relationships.

Readers will be pleased to discover that the star-crossed marriage of lucid prose and expertly deployed postmodern switcheroos that helped shoot Egan to the top of the genre-bending new school is alive in well in this graceful yet wild novel. We begin in contemporaryish New York with kleptomaniac Sasha and her boss, rising music producer Bennie Salazar, before flashing back, with Bennie, to the glory days of Bay Area punk rock, and eventually forward, with Sasha, to a settled life. By then, Egan has accrued tertiary characters, like Scotty Hausmann, Bennie's one-time bandmate who all but dropped out of society, and Alex, who goes on a date with Sasha and later witnesses the future of the music industry. Egan's overarching concerns are about how rebellion ages, influence corrupts, habits turn to addictions, and lifelong friendships fluctuate and turn. Or as one character asks, How did I go from being a rock star to being a fat person no one cares about? Egan answers the question elegantly, though not straight on, as this powerful novel chronicles how and why we change, even as the song stays the same.

Overview

Jennifer Egan - Visit From The Goon Squad is a Shareware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by Allday.

The latest version of Jennifer Egan - Visit From The Goon Squad is currently unknown. It was initially added to our database on 01/18/2011.

Jennifer Egan - Visit From The Goon Squad runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Jennifer Egan - Visit From The Goon Squad has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

Unique narrative structure with interlinked stories
Diverse and interesting characters
Explores the impact of technology on music and relationships
Mix of styles including humor, drama, and poignant moments
Rich themes about aging, memory, and time
Award-winning work, including the Pulitzer Prize

Cons

Fragmented storytelling may confuse some readers
Certain characters may feel underdeveloped
Pacing can be uneven across different sections
Some narratives might feel disconnected from the main theme
Requires readers to pay close attention to fully appreciate the depth

FAQ

What is 'Visit From The Goon Squad' by Jennifer Egan about?

'Visit From The Goon Squad' is a novel by Jennifer Egan that follows a group of characters connected to the music industry over several decades.

Who is the author of 'Visit From The Goon Squad'?

Jennifer Egan is the author of 'Visit From The Goon Squad.'

When was 'Visit From The Goon Squad' published?

'Visit From The Goon Squad' was published in 2010.

What awards has 'Visit From The Goon Squad' won?

'Visit From The Goon Squad' won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2011.

Is 'Visit From The Goon Squad' a standalone novel or part of a series?

'Visit From The Goon Squad' is a standalone novel.

Elena Angelini

I'm Elena, your go-to software reviewer at UpdateStar and tech enthusiast. Whether you're a user seeking the latest software titles or software news I've got you covered. When I'm not diving into the latest software, you can find me exploring nature trails, camping under the stars, or competing in online multiplayer games. My reviews are designed to be fun, engaging, and packed with all the details you need to make informed decisions.

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