This story is about a serial murderess. She is captured in the midst of tremendous circumstantial evidence, gives the most outlandish alibi, and then is set free by the prosecuting attorney for Muldoon County, New Jersey.
The story is a combination of satire, comedy, farce, and theater of the absurd. Parts are laugh out loud funny, and parts are outlandishly unbelievable. I enjoyed reading it, but I did feel let down when I was done.
I have two suggestions on craft. One, there are too many comedy styles mixed together. Two, the the plot details are so outlandish and obvious that the climax and surprise are spoiled.
I am sure that there is a comedy talent underneath the styles. I would suggest the following to the author: comedy works best when there is genuine pain and adversity to use as contrast, and then a surprise is tossed to the reader.
Keep 'em coming Anastaczsia. I look forward to your next story.
Reviewed by © Zalman Velvel
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