A review by sometimes_samantha_reads
American Spirits by Russell Banks

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was an interesting read. Tough to read through given the circumstances and the time I read it. The stories were interesting but very human and dark. Banks has done a great job capturing the feeling of cognitive dissonance and despair of the country with these short stories. It's just tough to read when you are living it, too.
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