Why Visit America by Matthew Baker

Why Visit America

Matthew Baker

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

"The citizens of Plainfield, Texas have had it with the broke-down United States. So they vote to secede, rename themselves America in memory of our former country, and happily set themselves up to receive tourists from their closest neighbor: Ame...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
funny 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 20%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 63%
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

3.9

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