41 pages • 1 hour read
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Nick Reding's Methland delves into the methamphetamine crisis affecting rural America, with Oelwein, Iowa, as a focal point. Reviews praise its in-depth research and compelling narrative that humanizes the epidemic's impact. However, some criticize its occasional overgeneralization and lack of broader socioeconomic analysis. Overall, it's a gripping, though sometimes narrow, exploration of a national tragedy.
Readers who appreciate sociological investigations and narratives on America's rural struggles will find Methland compelling. Comparable to Hillbilly Elegy and Evicted, this book appeals to those interested in the intersection of public health, economics, and community in small-town America.
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