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The Candy House
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Jan 05, 2022
bookshelves: sequel, arc-giveaway, author-or-pub-house-offer, bookclubfavorites-sim-sch-publisher, contemporary, z2022-3500-books, didn-t-care-for
Thank you to Book Club Favorites at Simon & Schuster for the free copy for review. This book publishes April 5, 2022.
I quickly came to the conclusion that this author is not for me. I did not read A Visit from the Goon Squad by this same author, but think it may be beneficial to read that book first. I am told that Candy House has all the same characters in it, but that this book is pre-Goon Squad as far as time frame.
I found this book to be utterly confusing. It was written in first person and second person and third person and also epistolary form. There was a chapter just in tweets and another in epistolary or journal form. All so confusing.
Other than the multiple points of view written in varying forms, there were interconnecting stories, and multiple timelines. The book started out well, with one set of characters, then just dropped them and went on to a totally new set of characters and a new story. And this continued time after time.
I felt that there was a lack of displaying the prominent issues or plot of the story. It seems to go running around in circles trying to get the point across. And what again was the point? Predicting future technology with mind skills? Keeping your memories? Telekineticly knowing other peoples memories? I am sure the plot line is there... somewhere!
Good story premise, bad execution. This author is just absolutely not for me.
I quickly came to the conclusion that this author is not for me. I did not read A Visit from the Goon Squad by this same author, but think it may be beneficial to read that book first. I am told that Candy House has all the same characters in it, but that this book is pre-Goon Squad as far as time frame.
I found this book to be utterly confusing. It was written in first person and second person and third person and also epistolary form. There was a chapter just in tweets and another in epistolary or journal form. All so confusing.
Other than the multiple points of view written in varying forms, there were interconnecting stories, and multiple timelines. The book started out well, with one set of characters, then just dropped them and went on to a totally new set of characters and a new story. And this continued time after time.
I felt that there was a lack of displaying the prominent issues or plot of the story. It seems to go running around in circles trying to get the point across. And what again was the point? Predicting future technology with mind skills? Keeping your memories? Telekineticly knowing other peoples memories? I am sure the plot line is there... somewhere!
Good story premise, bad execution. This author is just absolutely not for me.
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Reading Progress
December 3, 2021
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January 2, 2022
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January 4, 2022
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21.31%
"very fragmented, just getting into one set of characters and they are gone, with another set taking center stage. hard to stay involved and continue reading the story."
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75
January 5, 2022
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Finished Reading
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Jan 05, 2022 03:43PM
I'm curious but I wasn't a big fan of Goon Squad either. Had to chuckle when I read your first paragraph.
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You know me Diane - I don't go for a lot of weird authors...lol!
Thanks Jade
Great review, Sandi. I don't think this is a book that I would enjoy. Thanks.
Your welcome Kathleen - I usually tell people not to take my word for a book, but with this one ... However it does have some high ratings.
Yes!! I am so glad I am not the only one who was confused the entire time, so disorganized.
I am not much for weird authors Christine, so this one just did not work for me.
I was super confused by this book as well, and I normally enjoy a complex, in-depth story that makes you think. I read another book by this author, Manhattan Beach. Maybe give that one a go? I thought it was amazing, and nothing like The Candy House!
No sorry Joyce - too many good authors out there to waste time on an author I know I don't care for. But thanks for the recommendation.
Goon Squad was so so to me but I loved Manhattan Beach. Trying so hard to stick with this one.
Good luck Dina - I did not read Goon Squad - this one was enough for me...lol!
Thank you! Your review expressed my feelings about this book exactly. It's a great idea, but it just wasn't executed well at all.
You sound like a comrade in arms Linda - Some authors are just not for some people - - so we move on. I am at a brisk gallop....lol!
Oh good, I'm not the only one who agrees with you
Haven't tried any more books by her and doubt that I will...lol!
Quit this book after the first 70 or so pages. Thought about finishing it but your review sealed the deal for me. Thanks.
Glad to help Drew. Came to the conclusion some time ago that not all authors are for everyone - this author for me is no where close!
