A Visit from the Goon Squad

*A Visit from the Goon Squad* by Jennifer Egan is a novel that explores the interconnected lives of diverse characters—musicians, managers, teenagers—over several decades. Through shifting perspectives and innovative narrative techniques, such as a chapter written as a PowerPoint presentation, the book examines themes of time, change, and the impact of career and relationships. It highlights how people's lives are intertwined, how identity evolves, and how moments of loss and hope shape their experiences, ultimately suggesting that everyone is part of a larger, fluctuating social fabric.