Girlfriend on Mars
*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE*
“Every detail is sharply placed . . . a scorching sense of humour and a soft spot for humanity down here on Earth.” —The New York Times
“Fleishman Is in Trouble, but in space.” —Bobby Palmer
“A sharp, funny take on capitalism, climate change, and our lifelong mission to be loved.” —People
What if the person you loved was on another planet?
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…