Conversation so far:
What was a pivotal work for Giannina?
2011, Giannina Braschi debuted "United States of Banana," her first work written entirely in English.
How well was this work received?
experimental in format and radical in its defiance of English-only laws, ethnic cleansing campaigns, and the corporate censorship.
Was she influenced by anyone for this work?
New York is the site and subject of much of her work.
Is there other interesting notes about this work?
Her first collection of Spanish prose poetry, Asalto al tiempo, debuted in Barcelona.
What was the format of this work, was it also experimental?
award winning books.
What was the subject of the poetry?
New York is the site and subject of much of her work.
Did she have any other pivotal works?
La Comedia profana in 1985.
How did the critics react to La Comedia?
" "Those three award winning books were published together as the inaugural volume of the Yale Library of Literature in Translation." (Braschi 1998: Yo-Yo Boing!: 13.
What awards did she win for her writing?
Those three award winning books.
Did she have any more works than those 3?
In 2011, Giannina Braschi debuted "United States of Banana," her first work written entirely in English.
How well did the critics receive it?
The Economist cited "United States of Banana" among the best sources for bold statements on the economy: "Banks are the temples of America.

Question: Was the book a success?
Self-contained rewrite: Was "United States of Banana" by Giannina Braschi a success?