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United States of Banana

Giannina Braschi
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United States of Banana

Fiction | Novel | Adult

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Giannina Braschi

United States of Banana

Fiction | Novel | Adult
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

United States of Banana by Giannina Braschi explores shifting identities, power dynamics, and freedom in a post-9/11 world. Through a fusion of prose, poetry, and drama, the narrative follows people navigating complex cultural landscapes and addresses themes of colonialism, immigration, and national identity. The work is a bold exploration of Puerto Rican experiences within broader American contexts.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.3

183 ratings

45%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

30%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

United States of Banana by Giannina Braschi delivers a playful yet piercing critique of American imperialism and Puerto Rican identity. Its innovative narrative style and blending of genres receive praise for creativity but can also confuse readers due to its complexity. The work's bold imagination and political commentary engage but may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read United States of Banana?

A reader who enjoys United States of Banana by Giannina Braschi would appreciate experimental narratives, political satire, and postcolonial themes. Fans of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz or Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace are likely to find this work engaging.

3.3

183 ratings

45%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

30%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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