What is the author's style in A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan?

The story spans just over forty years, starting in the late 1970s. The language used tends to reflect the times with only minimal explanations when necessary. The early part of the book, which takes place in 1979, reflects the language and meaning used by the punk culture and high school kids in San Francisco. The language changes as the eras change. A great deal of the language refers to the music industry which is one of the main themes of the story.