![]() ![]() The characters are often referred to as “self-destructive” types, but they behave with such real humanity that it’s hard not to relate to at least one. The overall tone is reflective & a bit melancholic. Egan has said that the books is “like an album, each story stands really solidly on its own legs, yet contributes to a broader vision in a vital way.” Each chapter focuses on a different, lesser known character from a previous or future chapter, while switching time periods from the 60’s to the near future & places from California to Kenya (thought of course New York is my favorite setting & there’s a lot of that too). The book is so much more than this.īennie & Sasha, though integral characters in their own chapters, play side characters in others. Sasha is the passionate, troubled young woman he employs.” This description is so cliche that I’m going to assume it’s a ploy. ![]() “Bennie is an aging former punk rocker &record executive. ![]() The blurbs or descriptions on the back cover don’t really convey the full greatness of the writing. & now I know a lot of songs with pauses in them. As a devoted Rolling Stone subscriber (& Spin, Vibe, Consequence of Sound, NPR follower) & as someone who was certainly born in the wrong generation, I feel a duty to review this book. I don’t think the world needs any more people shouting how wonderful this book is. ![]()
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