First published 2021
Robert Phillip Kolker's "Triumph over Containment" follows the gripping journey of a man trapped in a system that seeks to control him. Forced into a sterile, isolating existence, he must navigate a labyrinth of bureaucratic obstacles and societal pressures that threaten to consume him. As he struggles to assert his individuality and reclaim his autonomy, he uncovers a web of deceit and manipulation that challenges the very foundations of the world he thought he knew. Kolker's masterful storytelling weaves a tale of resilience, determination, and the indomitable human spirit as the protagonist fights to break free and reclaim his rightful place in the world.
Genres: dystopia, literary-fiction, psychological-thriller, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fight-for-freedom, man-vs-system, uncovering-deception
232 pages · Hardcover · Rutgers University Press