A Visit from the Goon Squad - Jennifer Egan

A Visit from the Goon Squad is about the passage of time and its effects on Sasha and Bennie, the two protagonists. The plot jumps between Benny and Sasha, showing them first as their present day selves, then delving into their pasts to explore how they got to their current situation, and finally progressing with them through their lives. The reader is introduced to a host of characters, who may seem trivial at first, but all come back to play a role in the protagonists' lives later on. In this way, Egan's book can only be described as a literal interpretation of life itself in its most raw and basic form.

My compliments to Jennifer Egan for writing truly remarkable book. Although the beginning was a little confusing, I soon adjusted to and came to enjoy her unique writing style. The book was very engaging and every character brought a new dynamic to the story. My favorite chapter would have to be the one written in slide journal, and intriguing concept that I've never come across before but, in my opinion, a very effective one. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone, and even TIME magazine agrees with me: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1997438,00.html