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* "A Lovely Girl" by Michael K. Smith (rape) 10, 10, 10
* "A Lovely Girl" by Michael K. Smith (mksmith@taproot.win.net). {Story Link: homicidal maniac who rapes a thirteen-year-old girl. The horror continues to build throughout the story until it reaches its full impact at the very end. What I truly appreciated about this story is that the author did not pretend that the little girl enjoyed any part of the experience. Rating the story was difficult. Its use of language was excellent; no problem there - 10. The plot was exceptionally well developed; again, no problem - another 10. But did I like it? Actually, I was repulsed by it. I definitely did not get turned on; and I hated the protagonist. My fervent hope is that nothing like the events depicted in this story should ever happen to anyone I love. So I didn't like it; but I did ADMIRE it. It conveyed to me an accurate description of the mind of a pervert; and I think I'm a better person because of the experience. And so, for appeal to reviewer - another 10. Ratings for "A Lovely Girl" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10 |