A review by baileybryant
The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War by Jeff Sharlet

3.0

Really fascinating and compelling subject, but uneven and inconsistent on the whole. Chapter 8 - The Undertow - was outstanding, it absolutely could (maybe should) stand on its own. But the other 8 or 9 chapters felt cluttered and hurried. The writing was often too aware of itself and lacking in significant depth. Something just feels like it's missing here. I'd be curious to read more by Sharlet. I can't say this was a favorite, but it also wasn't wholly disappointing. Definitely one to revisit.