The author provides a unique setting that is an alternate version of 2010, almost identical to the real world, but with some important twists. Meant to be a companion to her renowned A Visit from the Geek Squad, it can also be enjoyed as a standalone. Jennifer Egan once more exceeds high expectations with her follow-up novel, The Candy House. The Candy House opens with the staggeringly brilliant Bix Bouton, whose company, Mandala, is so successful that he is “one of those tech demi-gods with whom we’re all on a first name basis.” Bix is forty, with four kids, restless, and desperate for a new idea, when he stumbles into a conversation group, mo. “Mesmerizing…A thought-provoking examination of how and why we change.” -Peopleįrom one of the most celebrated writers of our time comes an “inventive, effervescent” (Oprah Daily) novel about the memory and quest for authenticity and human connection. “A compelling read that showcases Egan’s masterful storytelling.” -Time Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Year by Time, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Glamour, USA TODAY, Parade, Bustle, San Francisco Chronicle, The Seattle Times, The Boston Globe, Tampa Bay Times, BuzzFeed, and Vulture
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