The Brief, Beautiful Life of the Rebel Woman

The Brief, Beautiful Life of the Rebel Woman is a science fiction novel by Marco L. Schmidt. It tells the story of Chori Thomas, the last living member of the Selektran Liberation Militia, and her escapades throughout the country of Selektra in an attempt to liberate the eastern side of the country from the tyrannical rule of King Alois IV. It is told in the style of a biography.

The novel explores themes such as extreme poverty, public obliviousness, authoritarianism, and oppression.

Plot
The novel takes place in the People's Republic of Selektra, a gigantic country on the moon Delta 7. The country consists of twenty-five districts and several outlying islands, along with two "void" destinations that are too dangerous for human life to exist in.

Characters
Chori Thomas: Protagonist. A headstrong Native Selektran girl who is determined to give independence to Eastern Selektra, and to overthrow the tyrannical government under King Alois IV.

Torren Hans-Thomas: One of Chori's older cousins. A level-headed, reserved man.

Moria Leichter: Head of the SLM who recruits Chori and Torren into her ranks. Stubborn and impatient, she is a radical Mesmervka who was no time for pacifists or sympathizers.

Milo: Another member of the MLA. An honest man with questionable morals.