Why Visit America: Stories by Matthew Baker

Why Visit America: Stories

Matthew Baker

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Equal parts speculative and satirical, the stories in Why Visit America form an exegesis of our current political predicament, while offering an eloquent plea for connection and hope.The citizens of Plainfield, Texas, have had it with the broke-do...

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Moods

dark 75%
challenging 62%
reflective 62%
funny 31%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.95

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