First published 2004
As local elections approach, a nameless city's residents stage a bold protest by casting ballots in an unexpected way. Panicked officials scramble to suppress the unorthodox votes, even fabricating evidence against the defiant citizens. This unsettling scenario escalates with palpable tension as the stakes for the people's collective act of resistance steadily rise. At its core, this novel explores how ordinary people can challenge entrenched power when they choose to stand united.
Genres: contemporary, social-issues, political-thriller, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: collective-action, ordinary-people
Setting: City
Period: Local Elections
307 pages · Paperback · Harvill Secker