by Naomi Wolf
First published 2023
In a totalitarian society, Naomi Wolf's "Facing the Beast" follows Emma, a young woman who refuses to submit to the state's oppressive control. When her brother is arrested for anti-government activities, Emma is forced to confront the brutal realities of the regime. Navigating a web of surveillance and propaganda, she must make impossible choices that threaten her own safety. As the stakes rise, Emma's act of resistance becomes a daring fight for freedom and the chance to reclaim her humanity.
Genres: dystopia, literary-fiction, contemporary, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: impossible-choices, resistance
240 pages · Paperback · Chelsea Green
Content warnings: violence