Blind Faith by Ben Elton is a dystopian novel set in a future society where privacy is illegal, and every aspect of individuals' lives is meant to be shared online. The protagonist, Trafford Sewell, struggles against the oppressive state that controls thoughts and behaviors, leading him to seek a way out and find a deeper meaning to his life. The book presents a satirical take on societal issues such as self-obsession, lack of privacy, and the dominance of religion over reason, creating a darkly humorous and thought-provoking narrative.
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Content warnings include themes of body shaming, fatphobia, and religious extremism.
Has Romance?
There are romantic elements in the novel, though they are not the central focus.
From The Publisher:
Imagine a world where everyone knows everything about everybody. Where 'sharing' is valued above all, and privacy is considered a dangerous perversion.
Trafford wouldn't call himself a rebel, but he's daring to be different, to stand out from the crowd. In his own small ways, he wants to push against the system. But in this world, uniformity is everything. And even tiny defiances won't go unnoticed.
Ben Elton's dark, savagely comic novel imagines a post-apocalyptic society where religious intolerance combines with a sex-obsessed, utterly egocentric culture. In this world, nakedness is modesty, independent thought subversive, and ignorance is wisdom.
A chilling vision of what's to come? Or something rather closer to home?
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