Morning After the Revolution focuses on the hollowness of certain progressive movements, such as the Defund the Police movement. The author, Nellie Bowles, attends a course where participants are encouraged to criticize each other for making inadvertently racist remarks, showcasing the absurdity of such extreme views. However, the writing in the book falls short, with Bowles’ attempts at a wry tone often coming across as flat or annoying.
The book includes misleading anecdotes and examples, such as a claim that Pepe le Pew was cut from a movie due to normalizing rape culture, which was actually untrue. Bowles’ reliance on such inaccuracies undermines the credibility of her arguments. She also exaggerates her personal experiences with crime to support her views on the need for vigilantism in the absence of police protection.
Overall, Morning After the Revolution caters to a specific audience that already shares its anti-progressive sentiments. It fails to provide convincing arguments or engage with opposing viewpoints, relying instead on confirming biases rather than presenting a nuanced perspective.
