Bad Americans: Part I (The Human Tragedy Book 2)

5 Star Review 

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Editorial Book Review:

By TJ Brown

Tejas Desai's Bad Americans: Part I is a literary masterpiece that merges artistry and urgency, captures the intricacies of human behavior during one of the most volatile periods in recent history, and is both striking and ambitious. In this novel, Tejas' reaffirms his status as a writer who is unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths and push the boundaries of narrative form.

The literary merit of this book is immediately evident. Tejas' utilizes a frame narrative to structure the novel, in which a diverse array of characters, who are constrained by their circumstances, exchange narratives that illuminate their inner lives. Each narrative is built upon his acute sense of pacing and sharp prose, which develops its own rhythm and voice. The interaction between the overarching frame and the nested stories presents the reader with a multifaceted experience that necessitates the simultaneous maintenance of multiple perspectives. His language is precise, evocative, and occasionally searing, captivates the audience not only through the words spoken but also through the ones that remain unsaid.

Bad Americans: Part I fundamentally investigates themes of isolation, privilege, power, morality, and identity. The novel explores the process by which crisis exposes hidden truths and eliminates artifice, all set against the backdrop of the pandemic. The act of storytelling itself serves as a metaphor for survival, connection, and revelation, providing both escape and confrontation. The book is both enduring and timely, as it resonates deeply in a world that is still grappling with division, inequity, and uncertainty.

This work has a profound emotional and intellectual impact. It prompts readers to contemplate the human condition, encouraging them to investigate the contradictions that exist within themselves and society as a whole. The novel does not pursue simple solutions; rather, it emphasizes complexity, which fosters a level of engagement that persists beyond the final page.

Tejas' success in Bad Americans: Part I is not solely attributed to the originality of his structure, but also to the sincerity of his vision. He forces readers to confront the fragility and resilience of humanity, leaving them unsettled, provoked, and ultimately transformed.

About the Author

Tejas Desai

Tejas Desai is the author of the bestselling international crime trilogy The Brotherhood Chronicle (2018-2020) and the acclaimed Good Americans (2013) which Kirkus Reviews called "a solid collection of rare caliber" that "speaks volumes about the human condition and modern life in America." He is the founder of The New Wei literary movement and has been profiled by numerous publications including HuffPost, Buzzfeed, ThriveGlobal, and The London Post. He was born, lives and writes in New York City, where he works as a supervising librarian for Queens Public Library. An international adventurer, foodie and frequent social media blogger