Girlfriend on Mars

Name: Girlfriend on Mars
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800817579
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By Deborah Willis

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Summary

Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis is a satirical novel focusing on Amber and Kevin, a couple in their twenties. As they navigate the trials of modern relationships, Amber auditions for a reality TV show offering a one-way trip to Mars, hoping for a fresh start. This choice challenges their connection, probing the themes of ambition, escapism, and the search for meaning in everyday life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a mix of humour, absurdity, and existential questions. It blends a unique take on reality TV with themes of love, technology, and ambition, making it ideal for readers who appreciate quirky narratives that explore contemporary societal dilemmas.

What if the person you loved was on another planet?

What if the person you loved was on another planet?

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Fleishman Is In Trouble, but in space' - Bobby Palmer.

Kevin is a thirtysomething homebody, happily committed to his hydroponics-expert girlfriend, Amber, as they grow weed in their basement in Vancouver.

Out of the blue, Amber announces that she has been selected for a reality show where she will compete for one of two seats on the first human-led mission to Mars. If selected, she must stay on Mars for good, because the technology to come home doesn't exist yet. Is this a suicide mission or a bold new frontier?

Girlfriend on Mars is the story of love unravelling in a world where truth is dictated by Facebook ads and 'reality TV' is as scripted as any politician's speech. With rapt viewers voting for Amber to stay on the show and crates of Mars-mission branded protein shakes arriving at his door, is it any wonder Kevin wants to stay in the basement forever?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Girlfriend on Mars has been praised for its energetic, witty style and ability to blend humour with serious themes like love, grief, and corporate greed. Reviewers appreciate its originality and its deft mix of humour, heartbreak, and social commentary. It is described as both a wild ride and deeply moving, making it a uniquely captivating read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800817579

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 368

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Deborah Willis Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Deborah Willis is a Canadian writer based in Calgary, Alberta. Her first story collection, Vanishing and Other Stories, was shortlisted for Canada's Governor General's Award for Fiction. Her second collection, The Dark and Other Love Stories, was longlisted for the 2017 Giller Prize and won the Georges Bugnet Award for best work of fiction published in Alberta. Her fiction and nonfiction has appeared in The Walrus, The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Iowa Review, Lucky Peach, The Wall Street Journal, and Zoetrope. Girlfriend on Mars is her first novel.

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