Brittany Newell's second novel, 'Soft Core', complicates traditional classifications, weaving together noir, satire, and romance. The novel follows Ruth, a stripper and novice dominatrix in San Francisco, who juggles her demanding jobs while grappling with loneliness and lost relationships. Newell infuses the narrative with her experiences to create a textured, ghostly atmosphere that highlights the complexities of desire. The characters Ruth encounters provide a lens into various facets of intimacy and need, reflecting the novel’s deeper exploration of human connections amidst urban chaos.
Newell's narrative captures a world where desire and loneliness intertwine, portraying a nuanced view of intimacy amidst the chaos of urban life, particularly in San Francisco.
Ruth, or Baby, navigates her life as a stripper and dominatrix, providing insight into her clients' fantasies while exploring her own unfulfilled desires.
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