A Visit from the Goon Squad
Description
Jennifer Egan's "A Visit from the Goon Squad" is a groundbreaking novel that explores the interconnected lives of a diverse cast of characters over several decades. Through a unique narrative structure that shifts perspectives and time periods, the book delves into themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of the music industry. Egan masterfully captures fleeting moments of hope, shattered dreams, and the profound beauty found in life's fragility. This novel offers a poignant meditation on how our lives, like music, are composed of pauses and melodies, constantly evolving and reshaping into something new and often unrecognizable.
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paperback
Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2010
274 pages
ISBN: 9780307592835
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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