Why Visit America by Matthew Baker

Why Visit America

Matthew Baker

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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 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...

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Moods

dark 77%
reflective 63%
challenging 45%
funny 31%
emotional 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 22%
adventurous 18%
sad 18%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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