Sophie Kemp's surreal satirical debut presents Reality, a part-time model, on her absurd quest to become the perfect girlfriend. Set in upstate New York, the narrative explores her obsession with Ariel, a self-centered musician. Despite warnings from her conscience and her best friend Soon-jin, Reality embraces extreme measures inspired by a magazine. The story navigates through dark humor and surreal situations, including a wild clinical trial, unveiling the absurdities of modern love and gender expectations. The writing style uniquely blends elements of various genres, significantly critiquing cultural norms in relationships.
Taking tips from a magazine, Girlfriend Weekly, which magically appears every so often bathed in light and accompanied by a cor anglais, Reality leans with alarmingly good cheer into the notion that the perfect girlfriend must be permanently ready to service every last whim.
What ensues is akin to a TikTok Stepford Wives for the Pornhub era.
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