Kate Folk's satirical novel follows Linda, a lonely content moderator in Menlo Park, who combats her isolation by indulging in fantasies during her AirTrain rides around San Francisco International Airport. The story delves into Linda's unusual sexual desires, juxtaposed against the tech industry’s emphasis on innovation. While she performs the vital but underappreciated role of shielding social media users from distressing content, the narrative balances dark humor with a poignant examination of her loneliness. Scheduled for release on April 8 by Random House, the novel has garnered praise for its bold premise and relatable character portrait.
"KQED notes that balances dark humor with an empathetic look at Linda's unusual desires and deep isolation set against the backdrop of Silicon Valley's tech culture."
"The novel has been lauded for its unique premise, with Kirkus Reviews describing it as an utterly confident and endearing portrait of a woman unlike anyone readers have met before."
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