In today's world, obsessed with success, many lonely individuals feel like failures. "Never kissed, never touched, never hugged, never held hands, no friends, virgin" — this is how regulars of incel forums describe themselves, communities of men who have lost hope of finding a partner. Thousands of incels bitterly mock society, torn between attempts to improve their appearance and accepting what they perceive as eternal celibacy. They ponder who they hate more: women or themselves. Some decide to take revenge — and turn to violence.

In the book "Incels," practicing Swedish psychiatrist Stefan Krakowski opens the door to this world. He interviews incels, analyzes the crisis of masculinity, and explores the connections of these radical loners with far-right movements to answer important questions: How do people become incels? How dangerous are they? And what can we do to ease their burden before it's too late?

"A thought-provoking book... the profound loneliness of Krakowski's interviewees leaves a devastating impression." — Fokus Magazine

"The author invites us into the inner world of those often perceived by society as misogynists, revealing behind the aggression a great deal of pain, behind the desire for revenge — a troubled childhood, and behind the radical slogans — a longing to be loved. 'Incels' is a poignant testament to the crisis of masculinity that has emerged alongside relative gender equality." — Marina Travkova, family psychologist, couples and sex therapist.