Emily Witt Knihy

Emily Witt is single and in her thirties. Until recently she had always imagined she would meet the right person and fall in love. But, as we all know, things are more complicated than that. Love is rare and frequently unreciprocated; sexual acquisitiveness is risky and can be hurtful. Having experienced the familiar disappointments that come with online dating and one-night stands, Witt decides to find her own path. The result is an open-minded, honest account of the contemporary pursuit of connection and pleasure - open, forgiving and unafraid.

Set against the backdrop of a turbulent America, the narrative follows Emily Witt's unexpected journey into love and life with Andrew, a techno enthusiast, during a time marked by social upheaval. As they navigate the highs and lows of a relationship filled with underground parties and personal struggles, Witt reflects on the disillusionment of her generation amid crises like climate change and political turmoil. Through her sharp observations, she examines the impact of late-stage capitalism on intimacy and identity, questioning the possibility of redemption in a fractured world.