In America: A Novel (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 4 stars “"In America" is probably Susan Sontag's last major work of fiction written prior to her death in 2004. The novel describes a Polish actress & her entourage's immigration to Southern California, and her hopes for founding a Utopian community. This story is based on the historic figure, Polish...” see full review » see other reviews »

Didn’t Like It Rated 1 stars “I was truly disappointed with this book. For starters, I felt nothing for the characters. The plot was virtually non-existent and I couldn't even place the story arc. I kept thinking "big deal" or "why should I care?" throughout the course of the novel.” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 4 stars

  “"In America" is probably Susan Sontag's last major work of fiction written prior to her death in 2004. The novel describes a Polish actress & her entourage's immigration to Southern California, and her hopes for founding a Utopian community. This story is based on the historic figure, Polish actress Helena Modrzejewska. However, in my opinion, the most interesting part of the book is the seemingly autobiographical first chapter wherein Sontag attempts to "find herself" (expose herself?) amongst various characters in a Polish dining room.”

  tapbirds wrote this review Wednesday, December 12 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 1 stars

  “I was truly disappointed with this book. For starters, I felt nothing for the characters. The plot was virtually non-existent and I couldn't even place the story arc. I kept thinking "big deal" or "why should I care?" throughout the course of the novel.”

  LaFemmeMonkita wrote this review Sunday, February 18 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 0 stars

  “I have started to read this book about three times, but never get very far before I decide it's not to my liking.”

  Buckwheat wrote this review Thursday, October 26 2006. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No