The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

The Candy House

Goon Squad #2

Jennifer Egan

352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary 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 55%
emotional 34%
mysterious 34%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
funny 21%
hopeful 11%
tense 10%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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