In Persuasion Nation

The stories feel so sharply tuned to modern advertising and media. I wonder what motivated Saunders to explore this theme through humor and satire.

Some stories had this bizarre, almost absurd tone that made me laugh out loud, but also left me thinking about how close to reality it feels. How did others react to that balance?

The stories seem to dance around similar ideas but each has its own tone and style. I'm curious if the order was intentional to build a particular narrative or emotional arc.