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Fed up with the sarcastic, opinionated, and disrespectful women he comes across, Ellery Pierce decides his only choice is to build the perfect woman. A technician at an animatronics firm, Ellery has the experience and the tools ready at his fingertips. After years of experiments and fine-tuning, Ellery feels he finally has created an artificial woman who can pass as real - Phyllis. According to Ellery, Phyllis is the perfect wife, fulfilling his every wish, from gourmet meals to sexual pleasure. Unfortunately for Ellery, he may have made her too closely in his image for his own good."Yearning to make it big in show business, Phyllis leaves Ellery with dreams of Hollywood. She works her way up from a strip club, a phone sex operation, a pornography website, and a small town playhouse to a gig in the movies. Soon she's a bona fide box office sensation."Eventually, Phyllis set her sights on the ultimate goal - presidency of the United States. By now, after completely falling apart upon Phyllis's departure, Ellery has pulled himself together and is back with Phyllis to steer her along her course, or so he thinks. It's no surprise when Phyllis wins the election, but it's too late when Ellery begins to wonder if this time she's gone too far.--BOOK JACKET.
A man creates the perfect woman, only to find she has ambitions far beyond his control. Frustrated by the women he encounters, Ellery Pierce, a technician at an animatronics firm, constructs Phyllis, an artificial woman designed to fulfill his every desire. However, Phyllis soon develops her own aspirations, leaving Ellery behind to pursue a career in show business, starting from the bottom and working her way up to Hollywood stardom. The narrative follows Phyllis's meteoric rise, with Ellery attempting to re-enter her life and guide her, even as she sets her sights on the presidency of the United States.
The premise of "Adventures of the Artificial Woman" sets up a satirical exploration of artificial intelligence, ambition, and societal expectations, particularly concerning gender roles and celebrity. The narrative arc, following Phyllis's ascent from a strip club to the presidency, suggests a commentary on the nature of fame and power. The author's background in satirical fiction indicates a likely focus on sharp wit and social critique. The story appears designed to provoke thought on the creation of artificial beings and their potential to surpass their creators' intentions and societal norms.
Page Count:
198
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
0743257405
ISBN-13:
9780743257404
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