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Synopsis
Chris Bachelder brings Upton Sinclair back from the dead to see what he might make of our modern world. U.S.! is a playful, darkly comic novel that imagines the serial resurrection and assassination of tireless muckraker Upton Sinclair. In Chris Bachelder's bizarre world, Sinclair is repeatedly brought back by beleaguered but optimistic leftists, and then gunned down (and once harpooned!) by those seeking fame, fortune, and American business as usual.
U.S.!: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This darkly comic literary fantasy features repeated violent assassinations (shootings, harpooning) of the resurrected protagonist, along with political themes and satirical social commentary about American capitalism and labor movements.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in political satire and dark humor will appreciate this bizarre reimagining of Upton Sinclair's repeated resurrections.