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The Trees by Percival Everett
4.25
dark funny reflective fast-paced

A very funny book about a very serious topic. I saw a reviewer say if you like Vonnegut, you’ll like this, and (as a huge Vonnegut fan) I agree. I loved a lot about it, but I don’t think it quite stuck the landing tbh. 
Also I know it’s there to add to the satire, but the language everyone uses (and sort of the general characterization of the south) feels anachronistic, and when he mentioned the 🍊🤡 president I kept being reminded the book was set in the present.