Bad Americans is a very intriguing exploration of pandemic experiences within the unexpected setting of a wealthy man’s estate. The contrast between the gravity of global suffering and the comfort of their temporary refuge creates a tension that lingers throughout the book.

The different voices and sheer breadth of varying experiences was fascinating with the polarization of perspectives. all this against food playing such a central role too as a cultural thread to connects, contrasts, and confuse the characters, reinforcing the book’s themes of privilege, displacement, and identity.

It a book that has stayed with me. Very interesting and important writing

A collection of short stories, novelettes and essays of peoples experiences during the Pandemic. It was a difficult read though well written.