Do we need to use 'the' here? [closed]
Solution 1:
Yes, you need the "the" here - specifically for "the US". There are some countries and places which need an article in English:
- The US
- The Netherlands
- The Wirral
Whereas most don't:
- America
- Holland
- Liverpool
You could omit the "the" by saying
The novel navigates present-day America.