368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250237200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 04 August 2020
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-d...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
funny 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content
368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250237200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 04 August 2020
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-d...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
funny 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content