Kate Folk's 'Sky Daddy' Debuts, Exploring Erotic Obsession and Existential Longing
The novel delves into the life of Linda, whose fixation on planes intertwines sensuality, trauma, and a search for meaning in a modern, isolating world.
- Released on April 8, 2025, 'Sky Daddy' marks Kate Folk's debut novel, drawing critical attention for its daring narrative and exploration of unconventional desire.
- The story follows Linda, a content moderator in San Francisco, whose erotic obsession with planes leads her to seek a transcendent, catastrophic union with her object of desire.
- Linda's fixation is rooted in a traumatic childhood flight experience, shaping her identity and fueling her pursuit of an 'orgasmic catastrophe.'
- Folk's creative process included immersive research, such as planespotting and writing extensively in Linda's voice, to authentically portray her protagonist's inner world.
- The novel integrates influences like J.G. Ballard's 'Crash' and modern cultural themes, contributing to the emerging 'weird girl lit' genre and sparking discussions on identity and desire.
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