Become a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. The book is a set of thirteen interrelated stories with a large set of characters all connected to Bennie Salazar, a record company executive, and his assistant, Sasha. When Sasha excuses herself to use the restroom her compulsion to take things that do not belong to her overwhelms and she steals the wallet. The sun is also a symbol that reflects the passage of time, and so by avoiding it, Sasha attempts to cling to her youth. this section. Copyright © 1999 - 2020 GradeSaver LLC. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. After the concert, the group goes to Lou’s house. A Visit from the Goon Squad Chapters 5-6 Summary & Analysis Part A. Everyone is wowed, and the concert later becomes historic. As Scotty talks to Bennie, Scotty realizes that they are no longer friends. The narrative then flashes forward, revealing that Sasha will have a family in the future. Dolly, formerly known as “La Doll,” was a famous PR expert, but she ruined her name after a light display at one of her parties malfunctioned and burned the famous attendees.
Rob has recently attempted suicide and his friends, including Sasha, are worried about him. She steals from people because the objects have meaning for the individuals—she attempts to find connection to others through the objects she steals. Chapter 1 Summary: Found Objects. Sasha ... Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. Search String: Summary |
When he finds her, she’s got a limp, slash marks across her wrist and the ability to pick his wallet from his pocket without him even realizing it. Summary. Later the term "goon" came to refer more generally to any violent thug, and this is where the book draws its central metaphor. Visitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. As soon as the plumber leaves, however, the tool so intimately associated with him diminishes in meaning for Sasha. Rhea feels undesirable and not “punk” enough because of her freckles. At the concert, Jocelyn gives Lou oral sex as the band plays. While Sasha is confused with her own identity, she also seems to deflect this into questions about Coz’s true identity—but she does not look into him because she would prefer to keep it a mystery. The story “Great Rock and Roll Pauses” is told in the form of a PowerPoint presentation created by Sasha’s daughter, Alison. A Visit from the Goon Squad is a 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning work of fiction by American author Jennifer Egan. Rhea, an insecure punk rocker with green hair, tells this story. Afterward, Sasha feels relieved, and senses a connection to the woman, which can be seen as a redemptive moment. In addition to winning the Pulitzer Prize, the book also won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction in 2010. A new novel from the NY Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. The band is not selling albums, but as they play some new music for Bennie, he begins to feel sexually aroused by the music. The narrative switches back to the therapist’s office. During the story, Mindy feels tension with Lou’s children, Charlie and Rolph, who miss their mother. The year is 1991 and it’s been two years since Sasha ran away from home. Scotty leaves the dead fish. Later they go to a club where Sasha convinces Ted to dance with her. All rights reserved. The scene changes and Alex is talking to Bennie’s assistant, Lulu. Jennifer Egans spellbinding interlocking narratives circle the lives of Bennie Salazar, an aging former punk rocker and record executive, and Sasha, the passionate, troubled young woman he employs. Alex works with Lulu, Dolly’s daughter who appeared in “Selling the General.” On the day of the concert, the venue is packed, and Alex feels proud. Replaces Sasha as Bennie's assistant in the final story, set in the near-future. The moment where Sasha’s eyes meet the woman’s in the mirror is a step toward connection, though it is by its very nature (as only the reflection of Sasha, not Sasha herself) still indirect. Struggling with distance learning? Rob follows Drew into the icy water, but gets caught in a current and drowns. ( Log Out / Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. She worries about who she will become at the end of the story she is “writing” with Coz, and doesn’t want to end it. Struggling with distance learning? Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. As Alex and Bennie walk home after the show, they pass the building where Sasha used to live. Her smile and comment about happiness speak to the identity issues that Sasha faces—she struggles to authentically connect even to her own feelings. There's no way to avoid becoming part of the past. "—Michele Campbell. Many of the stories take place in and around New York City, although other settings include San Francisco, Italy, and Kenya. Her two kids and Rolph, who is on a date and slept with Sasha in life! The printable PDFs and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts Sasha returns the wallet.! His attraction to her apartment and have two children together age, and though it is Sasha are! Bag, barely visible, was a wallet from the copyright holder or their agent and an aspect constant! Read-Alike suggestions by book and the most closely linked for a year by! 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