A review by mayamadeline
The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson

3.0

Is this book well written? No. Is it worth the read? Maybe? I had fun with it. While my enjoyment of this book is 3 stars the actual writing is only a 2. I think um enjoyment is enhanced by having read this after the 2020 election. That being said the book is basic and follows a predictable plot that is full of tropes and stereotypes. The characters are are 2 dimensional. The author tries to pad them by giving them beliefs and quirks, interests and struggles all the things that make a character but it falls short. I think this is because they all act as if from a formula it is predictable like the plot. The references to the last election and are living out a fantasy and a bit pedantic. The politics within the book are inch deep, readers keep getting told how much all these politics matter while not at all being affected by them despite the fact they would in real life all be directly affected in fact It almost seems mocking in its attempts to exhibit them. Obviously based on my critique there are numerous problems in this book. Some would even consider these unforgivable but Despite all these flaws in the writing, characters and plot it is a joyful book that made me feel good. The characters have got chemistry and are heartwarming. In essence I just liked this book because I had fun with it. It is an easy read. No it’s not good writing but I liked it anyways so I gave it a three stars. It is the equivalent of a comfort meal or a movie so bad it’s good.