A Visit from the Goon Squad

I find it interesting that people who didn't like this book complained about how it was a book of short stories and not a novel as described. I can see how they would perceive it as such, if they didn't actually read the book. I really, really liked the book. It grew on me. I wasn't sure that I would like it because I couldn't really find anything that mentioned what the book was about. What was the plot? Who was the main character? But before I knew it I was sucked in and I didn't care. I was sold.

I loved how every character was connected in some way. I loved their stories and the glimpses into these moments in time, but sometimes I felt a little cheated that I didn't get more. Before I knew it though, I was onto the next snippet and lost in another character's moment. My favorite moment? Alison's slideshow. Oh the feels.

Did the book deserve a Pulitzer? I have no idea. I'm not that kind of reader. The only other Pulitzer winning book I've read that I know of is Olive Kitteridge and I don't remember loving it that much so I'm not the best judge! Is the book worth reading? I think so. I think if you go in with no expectations and just read because reading is rad you will find yourself, like I did, mesmerized.