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Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness

Kristen Radtke
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Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Kristen Radtke

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology
Setting

United States • 21st Century

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke explores the pervasive issue of loneliness in American society. Through a combination of personal stories, historical accounts, and scientific research, the author examines how individuals experience and cope with isolation and disconnection, highlighting societal impacts and the universal quest for connection.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

8,663 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristen Radtke's Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness beautifully combines introspective illustrations with poignant narratives to explore isolation. Critics praise its emotional depth and universal relevance. Some find the pacing uneven, but it effectively opens dialogue on a pressing issue. Radtke's work resonates, offering empathy and insight.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness?

A reader who enjoys Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness would be intrigued by graphic novels that explore complex emotions and social issues, akin to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis or Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, appreciating a blend of visual storytelling and introspective narrative.

4.0

8,663 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology
Setting

United States • 21st Century

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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