The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

The Candy House

Jennifer Egan

fiction literary science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2022

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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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Summary of 1381 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 57%
emotional 32%
mysterious 31%
funny 22%
adventurous 20%
dark 19%
hopeful 11%
tense 9%
sad 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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