" 'From G to PG to R to X' follows the devolution of national politics, sexual politics and political correctness in the polarized nation of Amourrica Profunda. Loaded with caricatures, including a talking octopus, who disappear and reappear, the story shatters literary conventions. In [From G to PG to R to X] unpopular capitalist and former chancellor Tumerico Inflammatorio ... has an oddball family whose sole goal is to make money and remain in power. Inflammatorio’s exploitation of a nation too delusional or distracted to stop him is blatant. Most of the cast is shallow, including Tumerico’s daughter ... There are a bevy of untalented, unapologetic, soulless capitalists. The more lines that are devoted to a character, the more cartoonish they appear. With adults like this steering the ship, the inevitable ending is cataclysm. There are long, madcap passages in a stream-of-consciousness style; they include some humorous commentary about newly named orientations like asexuality and other terms among the latest parlance ... The book suggests that ridiculousness reigns across the political spectrum ... More of a montage of story fragments than a cohesive novel ... Often, scenes seem present more for their entertainment value than they are to service the plot. For example, a shaman investigates a local cult ceremony featuring colorful, informal banter between ... two women who chat about being smitten with Inflammatorio: 'I love the way he mats down that dirty orange combover of his with Vaseline!' ... Surprises ensue, as with a violent scene ... whose ending upends expectations ... 'From G to PG to R to X' delights in following the world’s cocksure zooming in the wrong direction."

Clarion Foreword Reviews
Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5

"... [A] surreal satire ... divisive culture wars ... mayhem ... [a] storytelling maelstrom ... the long history of Amourrica Profunda and its disintegration ...The country of Amourrica Profunda was once a place where society was civil and people respected one another’s diverse views. Now, political and social chaos has torn the country apart. A main cause of this disintegration is the commitment of some to the belief that 'an autocrat could save the country from a supposed cultural downward spiral.' The dictator in question goes by the name of Turmerico Inflammatorio ... No one could accuse him of presenting a false persona ... there’s 'no discernible difference between 9 to 5 Turmerico and Off-Hours Inflammatorio -- He was depraved, deranged and demented 24-7.' Pamm Demmyck and Remmy Dessyvyr are two writing partners ... they hope one day to be celebrated for their 'monumental contributions to the entertainment industry.' Success looks certain for Pamm and Remmy with their upcoming work, 'Conceal and Carry: The Musical' ... until the production runs into trouble due to some domestic terrorists ... [This] wild, whirlwind work ... includes a cult ceremony involving Midwesterners who love latex and one character’s burning down a house with a flamethrower. Turmerico's daughter Francka is particularly notable; she spends her workdays 'screaming at people that she considered to be idiots' and burns her 8-year-old daughter Deandra’s artwork while Deandra watches ... Bird succeeds in creating a world in which seemingly anything is possible ... A convoluted but highly comical take on a nation in turmoil."

-- Kirkus Reviews

"Stephen C. Bird's fifth novel takes a turn towards the Gothic in the opening chapters ... These chapters remind one of a David Lynch movie. Soon Bird is back to his send-up of the political scene, as the country changes names once again, from Amourricka Profunda to Mourrzicka, and then splits up, with North and South Neanderthalya seceding, eventually becoming Isolamicka ... The orange-haired leader, Turmerico Inflammatorio, still leads Isolamicka ... The progressive mentality, at least when it comes to sexual and gender matters, gets a nicely rough going over in the final chapters as Sunnie's brother Bobbie and a man he meets named Chester witness an orgiastic cult ceremony in the woods, with two Females (One and Two) having an intensely academic dialogue as they wait for the ceremony to begin. The book ends with, let's just say, a lot of burning bridges."

-- Jim Goodreads

"... [A] satirical novel that delves into the chaotic devolution of national politics, societal norms and cultural dynamics in the fictional nation of Amourrica Profunda. The narrative follows a cast of exaggerated characters, including the former chancellor Turmerico Inflammatorio and his eccentric family, as they navigate a landscape marked by political turmoil and societal absurdities. Bird employs a stream-of-consciousness style, interspersed with surreal and comedic elements, to critique the polarization and cultural shifts within the society. While the novel's unconventional structure and caricatured figures offer a unique and humorous perspective, some readers may find the fragmented storytelling challenging to follow. Overall, the book presents a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues through a satirical lens."

-- Rae, Goodreads

​"... a good book about many diverse issues ... A [satire] if there ever was one ... a bird's eye view of much of everything currently going on in today's USA ... While we have issues on national politics, the author tackles these through the lens of our interesting citizens in the book ... You'll be introduced to a set of cultural issues that'll make you think ... and be aware of the subtleties ... our society's norms have never been handled like this author handles them ... through the outrageous and endearing characters in this book ... If you want a good ... fun ... thought-provoking read, this is your book! Highly Recommended!"

-- Stuart, Goodreads

"The Amourica Profunda saga continues. In a fictional universe eerily similar to our own, a mother's passing is mourned, emotional trauma is processed, and a warning is issued about becoming angry and hateful in response to said emotional trauma. In the meantime, an incendiary orange leader takes over the country with mob of loyal extremists, a new musical becomes an astounding success, and a cult ritual takes place in the woods with catastrophic consequences. A satirical, fun, and unexpectedly poignant entry in the series that you won't want to miss."

-- Brian, Goodreads

"At first, my reaction is to set this one aside, because of the storyline about losing a mother. I am not ready for this. Persevering, however, I discover that this is really a purposeful ... satire on our life in the US today ... 'Blue' readers will sing its praises, whereas 'red' readers will probably burn it ... I feel like I'm reading something some of my creative and bright ninth-graders might write. Turning it over to an 'editor' [would] probably destroy its style, but its uniqueness certainly needs to be toned down."

-- Barbara, Goodreads

"Yet another tome of greatness from the warped mind of Sir Bird … I do have to 'out' myself as an ardent fan of his as well as his surrealist take on “literature” and the world itself … not for the faint hearted or walnut brained, this is heavy heady stuff but like a gargantuan dollop of whipped heavy cream on a molten sea of dark chocolate, deliciously decadent for both mind and soul … get your copy today !!!"

-- Paul, Goodreads

"... This is not a book I'd usually pick for myself, but it sounded interesting ... I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Bird's writing. It's different, it's new (to me), and it's captivating. His writing style is easy to follow, kept me wanting to know more, and I found myself interested from beginning to end. It was definitely an odd yet fun way to spend a couple of hours."

-- Laura, Goodreads

"wasabi for the mind. surprises around every turn of every page. seemingly random factoids that add vectors of stories not told, minimalist character sketches that are just enough, that are sculptures meant to be seen and re-seen, from different angles, leaving the reader wondering about the unseen, about angles not explored. very satisfying."

-- Justin, Goodreads

"At first, I wasn't sure I liked this book. I started it, then stopped. Then restarted it again. THEN it started to grow on me. About halfway through I couldn't put it down until I finished it at 2 am. I really enjoyed it. I have had a lot of stress lately and this just put a smile on my face and forgot about being stressed."

-- Carole, Goodreads

"Now here's an interesting read ... different from all the other books I've read ... and I've never seen so many negative comments ... about quite an interesting read ... This book is definitely different ... yet the author does a fine job entertaining [us] ... Give it a read ... you will be surprised and entertained! ..."

-- Stuart, Goodreads

"Having just lost both parents I loved this satire. In another [time] Stephen Bird would [have] been a famous writer ... Some of it is disturbing ... But most of it [is] hilarious ... Impeccably written as always. In a word: brilliant."

-- Jeff, Goodreads

"If this were a movie I'd have to watch it twice to appreciate it. Political satire. Kurt Vonnegut vibes. [It] took me a minute to get into the style / vibe / wait wtf am I reading of it, but once I did it was good."

-- Heather, Goodreads

"A strange, mind warp of a read. Thinly veiled political commentary paired with psychedelic dream sequences.  It ... was an easy read with short chapters and stream of consciousness-style writing."

-- Katherine, Goodreads

"This was …. Weird. Started out with some 1984 / dystopian vibes, then LEAPED off the deep end. Governmental parody meets your best acid trip? ... I’m still confused by this book."

-- Emily, Goodreads

"... At points is sci-fi ... then it shifts to what I could call contemporary, almost fantasy ... has massive social-political commentary over the bulk of the prose."

-- Wendy, Goodreads

"Ominous, funny, odd — I’m not entirely sure what I just read, but LOVE the satire!"

-- Kristine, Goodreads

"Is this even a real book?"

-- Kristen, Goodreads

"Very political."

-- Abner, Goodreads

"This is trash."

-- Christie, Goodreads