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A review by kathburke
Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis
4.5
A brilliant commentary on contemporary life.
From social media and influencer culture to religious guilt and climate anxiety, Willis covers just about every hot-button topic that makes the world feel bleak. I’m usually not a fan of book with unlikeable protagonists, but Amber and Kevin feel so very real, and give a really insightful look into the different ways people deal (or fail to deal) with existential and intrapersonal conflict.
From social media and influencer culture to religious guilt and climate anxiety, Willis covers just about every hot-button topic that makes the world feel bleak. I’m usually not a fan of book with unlikeable protagonists, but Amber and Kevin feel so very real, and give a really insightful look into the different ways people deal (or fail to deal) with existential and intrapersonal conflict.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness, Police brutality, and Death of parent