"Complicit" is a compelling and timely #MeToo thriller that explores the dark underbelly of the film industry through the lens of Sarah Lai, a Chinese-American woman who once harbored big dreams of making it in Hollywood. Now a disillusioned film professor, Sarah revisits her tumultuous past when a journalist approaches her about a former project linked to powerful men now facing sexual misconduct allegations. The novel delves into the complexities of ambition, power, and the moral compromises made by individuals caught in a corrupt system, highlighting the nuanced ways in which people can be both victims and enablers. Reviews "Complicit by Winnie M Li provides a powerful indictment of abuse of power, exploring how easily ambition can blind individuals to the injustices around them. It's a timely, believable, and feverishly readable novel that offers a nuanced perspective on the #MeToo movement" - Literary Treats "The novel delivers a poignant and heartfelt exposé of Hollywood's sleazy underbelly, emphasizing the entangling deceit, wilful blindness, and harassment that has persisted unchecked. Li's writing is razor-sharp, and her story is as powerful as it is devastating" - Literary Treats
Book Title: Complicit - Winnie M. LiBook Genre: Mystery Thriller, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Feminism, Adult Fiction, SuspenseISBN: 9781398705067Number of Pages: 464Publishing Date: June 23, 2022Cover Type: Hardcover