Reviewed by Nicole

Hook Noses, Popped Cheek Bones, and Our Own Inquisition


This work about a man and his memories of the mistreatment of maids by generations of men leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Aside from not taking at face value the raw mistreatment and the malicious pleasure the characters seemed to take from that abuse, there is also the seedy reference to a 26 year-old making advances at a four year-old and that same four year-old being evil enough to glory in biting her, laughing as she bled. It also makes references to incestuous relationships, which I can only assume is what this piece is about and the character's pride in that by his "glowing smile" he inherited from his father. Mass confusion, total writing hysteria- I give this one a thumbs down.

Story by © Aldo Penaloza

Reviewed by © Nicole

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