Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical by James Wallace Birch
Twenty-something radical Emory Walden is a secret graffiti artist and the proprietor of a blog, which is scathing in its criticism of the corporate nature of society, and actively encourages rebellion. Our enigmatic protagonist has a large following and considerable influence.
One day an elderly, wealthy man offers to sponsor Emory to continue what he claims is his vitally important work. Is the man’s agenda what it seems, or does he have an ulterior motive?
Discontents is a purported work of Transgressive Fiction that contains considerable theorising and not a lot in the way of action. Whilst this reader approved of the author’s writing style, he found this mildly pretentious story uncompelling.
