Now that the semester is over (at time of posting), I'm happy to have time to read again.
I enjoyed how this story played the mythology straight while keeping me in suspense. I was waiting for a twist, so the lack of one hit me as unexpectedly as if one was present, especially Thor showing up at the end. Maybe that means sincere (as opposed to ironic / sardonic / cynical) fiction is now subversive because of the state of the culture (i.e. conservatism being a counter culture).
Regardless, I enjoyed this story. Plenty of clever transitions off the dialogue into the narration, which I really appreciate.
Now that the semester is over (at time of posting), I'm happy to have time to read again.
I enjoyed how this story played the mythology straight while keeping me in suspense. I was waiting for a twist, so the lack of one hit me as unexpectedly as if one was present, especially Thor showing up at the end. Maybe that means sincere (as opposed to ironic / sardonic / cynical) fiction is now subversive because of the state of the culture (i.e. conservatism being a counter culture).
Regardless, I enjoyed this story. Plenty of clever transitions off the dialogue into the narration, which I really appreciate.
Much thanks.
I've realized lately how tired I am of millennial ironic/sardonic/subversive writing (epitomized in the newest Supergirl promo for example).
Sincerity needs to make a comeback. Be brave enough to be passionate about something!