A Visit From the Goon Squad; Jennifer Egan
Sound Library - 2010
When A Visit From the Goon Squad was first released in 2010, I
recall quite a bit of hype over this novel and the fact that the author,
Jennifer Egan, was award the Pulitzer Prize for her work as well. I put
it on my list and finally got to it .
The story started out with promise.
Sasha, a
young woman in her mid-thirties, has had a troubled life. While she
meets with her therapist at his office in NYC, we learn that the stealing is
not because she needs or even wants something, it's just something she can't seem to resist. It has long been a problem
for her. There is a somewhat funny incident in a rest room where she
picks up a wallet a woman left on the counter and when she finds the
woman frantic she gives the wallet back, begging her not to say anything. Sasha works for an aging record
executive and former punk rocker at Sow Ear Records.
Have you read this one?
1/5 stars
(Library Audiobook)
Sounds really strange. I do think the goon squard lives in our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteHey, Brian, I think there are some of those in every neighborhood LOL
DeleteI've had other friends say this wasn't worth the time so I haven't bothered with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting the impression I am not alone.
DeleteNo, this doesn't sound like my cup of tea either.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not a story all will enjoy
DeleteThis is the problem I have with most award winning books. Sorry it didn't hold up for you but I appreciate your review, Diane.
ReplyDeleteYou know Mary, I typically do not rush to read award winners. Waited 4 years to try this...LOL
DeleteI could not finish this book...
ReplyDeleteGlad I wasn't alone Gracie.
DeleteI couldn't finish it either
ReplyDeleteSorry this didn't work for you, Diane. I also listen to the book (was pushed into it by my book club) and ended up being pretty impressed - 4 stars. It was definitely outside my comfort zone and got mixed reviews from our group.
ReplyDeleteHere's my post if you're interested:
http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2012/04/visit-from-goon-squad-by-jennifer-egan.html
I haven't read this one because of reviews like yours. I know some people loved it, but I'm not sure it's for me. I tend to prefer books that are more straightforward.
ReplyDeleteI did read this one and it was very strange but I think I liked it more than you. A little more.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this too and it looks like I don't need to read it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one but way too often award winning books and award winner authors disappoint me too.
ReplyDeleteI grabbed this one up in 2010 and then started reading reviews similar to yours and put it off. At the time, I began to wonder if it was just a matter of too much hype affecting people's opinions but since all of these years later you didn't like it, I'm thinking it may sit on my shelf even longer.
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