One can’t just overlook a story with a title like this
.
I thought I was in for cyberpunk though, but that’s ok anyway
.
The concept reminded me of those twisted superhero stories, like
The Tick or
The Boys or
Invincible. She using her superpowers specifically against abusive men reminded me of
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014).
I really like how snarky the MC’s thoughts are!
It sounded like a rant on voice over. It gave the story a teeny touch (although it still remains with very realistic themes).
There are also some nuances on sexism throughout, like she having to drop her studies to marry.
Give it up, Michaela! The world doesn’t need you!”
Bang! You keep calling the character a nickname, and then you use her real name in an important situation. I like this tool, and I have used it myself.
She keeping a brass knuckle in her pocket reminded me of
River City Girls.
When Alex said she was going to have a date, I thought the bloke would be the ultimate villain. It would be good, narratively speaking, because the reader cared about Alex. I would grin if Mic were to sucker punch the bloke who harmed her friend with a brass knuckle. But the story ended with an important message anyway.
And I don’t regret listening to this.
« Last Edit: September 30, 2021, 10:33:07 AM by Álex Souza »
I just wanna go pro before AI takes over and the bot dogs from Boston Dynamics kill us all.