3.75/5 finished copy gifted by the publisher

a lonely office worker forms a friendship with the copier in her office and starts opening up to it. COPY is a "weird" story that grew on me. The premise feels silly at first, but as I got to know the FMC, I saw myself in her—how replaceable I am, how hard it is to form authentic bonds at workplaces, and maybe my computer is my only real friend lol. Veldman perfectly captures the disillusionment and loneliness of entry-level workers while writing with deep empathy and light humor