Utopia (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

For those sick of woke fiction, 'Utopia' offers a dystopian critique of society that doesn’t pander to identity politics or lecture readers. It’s gritty, tough, and pretty non-woke by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Utopia' by Ahmed Khaled Towfik keeps its focus on story and social commentary. Characters are written with flaws and realism, not idolized just for identity. Modern ideological themes are present, but the book's merit is in its gritty, cynical portrait of Egyptian society, not in shoehorning identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The novel does examine societal decay in Egypt, but it doesn’t mock religion, masculinity, or traditional culture just to feel modern. In fact, it explores the collapse of these pillars as a societal concern, not a progressive victory.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While clearly critical of social disparities, 'Utopia' isn’t a pulpit for one modern ideology. It presents a bleak range of views, none especially 'woke', and is tough on all sides. No ideological uniformity here, just a grim, dystopian free-for-all.

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