A review by lola425
The Submission by Amy Waldman

3.0

Liked that the characters, whichever side of the issue they fell on, were portrayed with some depth. Their motivations were not just ideological ones; they were as much driven by their personal attributes and failings, as they were by what "side" they were on. I also think that the book created a level of discomfort for the reader because the discourse was so divided and often ugly, and what seems "right" one moment, can suddenly shift. Mo was by far my favorite character, because he was not made into a villain or a victim: he behaved precisely the way some intelligent, handsome, talented, charismatic men act--like a dbag.