by Chris Hedges
First published 2018
The protagonist confronts a society where economic inequality has reached breaking points. Workers organize against corporate power while communities fracture along class lines. The central character witnesses how ordinary people respond when democratic institutions fail to address their basic needs. Peaceful protests give way to more desperate measures as the gap between rich and poor widens beyond repair. The story explores what happens when citizens lose faith in traditional paths to change. At its core, this is a story about the human cost of systemic injustice and the moral choices people make when pushed to their limits.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, social-issues, political-thriller, social-justice, activism
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, moral-dilemma, social-commentary
Period: 21st-Century
960 pages · Paperback · Franklin Classics Trade Press
Content warnings: violence