The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

The Candy House

Jennifer Egan

352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

From one of the most dazzling and iconic writers of our time comes an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity, privacy, and meaning in a world where our memories are no longer our own – featuring characters from A Visit ...

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Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 56%
mysterious 33%
emotional 32%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 10%
tense 9%
informative 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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