A review by readswithnatalieb
Real Americans by Rachel Khong

3.0

REAL AMERICANS is such an intriguing story with so my plot lines to keep track of to the point it felt like a chore. Did I like this story? Yes. But was it a bit clunky and hard to follow? Also yes.

While incredibly important, I think this story was trying too hard to include such delicate topics that none got the true attention they deserved. It felt like three separate stories that included some of the same characters each through the lens of someone different. It was interesting to see different scenarios play out based on the current landscape of that characters life, but it didn’t mesh as well as it could have.

Would I still recommend this story? Yes, but make sure you’re paying attention and not multitasking. For that, if you’re willing and able, I’d recommend a physical or digital option rather than the audiobook.

Big thank you to Netgalley and Knopf for the ARC.

Content warnings: sexual assault, classism, racism, suicide, violence