U.S.A.

Book Review

The trilogy «U.S.A.» by John Dos Passos is regarded as one of the greatest achievements of 20th-century American literature. Critics praise the author's unique style, which combines elements of documentary, fiction, and modernist techniques. Dos Passos employs innovative methods, such as «newsreels» and «biographies», to create a multi-layered narrative reflecting the social and political changes in America during the first half of the 20th century. The book covers a wide range of themes, including class struggle, corruption, the American Dream, and disillusionment with it. Critics highly commend Dos Passos's ability to capture the spirit of the time and create a panorama of American life through the fates of numerous characters. His work is compared to that of authors like John Steinbeck and Ernest Hemingway, yet it stands out for its experimental form and depth of social analysis.