First published 2023
Dawett constructs a fictional narrative that engages with the cultural phenomenon of Disney. The story unfolds through characters whose lives intersect with the massive entertainment corporation's influence on modern society. The protagonist navigates a world where Disney's reach extends far beyond theme parks and movies into personal identity and family relationships. Tensions arise as characters grapple with the gap between Disney's marketed ideals and reality's complexities. The novel examines how corporate mythology shapes individual dreams and disappointments. Dawett weaves together multiple storylines that reveal the ways Disney's cultural presence affects different generations and social classes. The book builds toward moments where characters must choose between embracing or rejecting the Disney vision that has shaped their expectations. At its heart, this is a story about the power of storytelling itself and how commercial narratives become deeply embedded in personal lives.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, social-issues, 21st-century, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary, unreliable-narrator
26 pages · Board Book · Autumn Publishing