American War is set at the end of the 21st century, yet it could very well be set in 2017. Whether it's the narrated story or the official papers, every event is one we could read about somewhere in the world today.
They're put together here to create a story of how such an accumulation of events can ruin someone.
Sarat is a brilliant character. Head-strong and not always easy to get behind, which makes her all the more amazing.
There aren't good guys. The world is a mess. People have made it a mess. People have made a mess out of kids, families, warriors.