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A 3.5 I suppose. I was disappointed by this novel. I really liked Goon Squad, but Manhattan Beach? Meh. Although it was a competent and well-formed novel, it didn't dazzle me. There's nothing glaringly wrong with it, but I was never emotionally invested. It felt overburdened by research, and at times the plot felt like stretch. (The period dialog felt hokey to me at times.)
I live across the street from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, so that was fun, looking out on Building 77, for instance. But I didn't dog-ear pages or particularly look forward to reading this book. I don't really get the hype, except it's Jennifer Egan. She is a talented writer, of course, but Manhattan Beach, to me, didn't really show her talent as it might have. A solid read but not enough fizz.
I live across the street from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, so that was fun, looking out on Building 77, for instance. But I didn't dog-ear pages or particularly look forward to reading this book. I don't really get the hype, except it's Jennifer Egan. She is a talented writer, of course, but Manhattan Beach, to me, didn't really show her talent as it might have. A solid read but not enough fizz.
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Thanks, Sara. Glad it wasn't just me. It felt like the emperor's new clothes!t
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Thank you, Larry! I feel like you wouldn't feel the emotional connection to this one either.
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Thanks, Angela--I can see Goon Squad not being for everyone, and possibly not holding up over time. It will be interesting to see if she sticks with the traditional novel next time around.
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Thanks, Elaine! It's definitely worthwhile. I would have liked it more if my expectations had not been so high.
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Thanks, Lorna!
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Thanks, Cheri! Yes, it felt like it should have been more emotionally engaging--if going by the premise--but then, no. Sorry it didn't work for either of us.