62 pages 2 hours read

Jennifer Egan

The Candy House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Candy House by Jennifer Egan explores interconnected stories of various characters grappling with issues of technology, social media, and human identity. The novel follows tech genius Bix Bouton, who creates software that shares human memories, and delves into the lives of Alfred and Miles Hollander, Drew and Lincoln, Melora, Charlie, and Roxy Kline, Chris Salazar, and others, each facing unique existential challenges. The novel includes themes related to addiction and mental health crises.

Reviews & Readership

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Jennifer Egan's The Candy House presents a complex, interwoven narrative with deep character exploration and innovative storytelling. Praised for its creativity and poignant insights, it also occasionally overwhelms with its ambitious structure. While some readers appreciate the challenging, multifaceted plot, others find it disjointed. Overall, a compelling but demanding read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Candy House?

Readers who enjoy The Candy House by Jennifer Egan would likely appreciate complex, interconnected narratives and speculative fiction. This book appeals to those who enjoyed the intricate structure of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas and the imaginative depths of George Saunders' Lincoln in the Bardo.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Relationships: Family

Society: Community

Topics

Technology