Hello!&nbsp;<br /><br />I too saw the us/U.S. change--I'm not sure what happened, but as I went through the document, I made sure to change all the U.S. back into "us" where appropriate. Hopefully that should fix the problem if&nbsp;you accept my&nbsp;changes through Microsoft Word.&nbsp;<br /><br />As for my take on the book, I do find it to be an interesting read. Considering your background and life views in contrast with those of Alyssa, the point of view is compelling as a comparison of generations communicating with each other despite a wide gap. The narrative has compelling moments in its descriptions of the places/people you encounter, though at times the side stories and anecdotes become a bit non-sequitur, which a reader may find difficult to follow back to the main storyline. There are moments when the use of the term "modern" is a bit fluid, as the definition seems to change periodically in its use throughout the narrative. Overall, however, I found myself interested in the events, what happened, and your take on certain world views/circumstances. As with most good stories, this is not a book for everyone: some readers will&nbsp;love the tangential histories and stories, while others will want a more linear storyline. I personally enjoy narratives that have an anachronistic element to them, so I think that worked for the most part in your favor. Hope this helps! =)<br /><br />-EE