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A review by findingmontauk1
Hooker by M. Lopes Da Silva
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
3.25
HOOKER has a lot going on for a short novella: a serial killer targeting sex workers, a woman seeking vengeance for her murdered sister using actual hooks to take down the patriarchy and advocate for sex work, and some bonus queer love, too!
M. Lopes da Silva told a story that had me invested in the lives of these sex workers, their families and friends, and their dreams. There is and has been such a stigma against this work, but like so many other marginalized groups, this is one that needs advocacy, too. There is work to be done, but this author is putting this very real topic back on our minds. While the story takes place in the 80s, the issues these women face in the industry are still heavily dominant in today's world.
If you haven't been reading the Rewind-or-Die books, what are you waiting for!? Check this one out!
M. Lopes da Silva told a story that had me invested in the lives of these sex workers, their families and friends, and their dreams. There is and has been such a stigma against this work, but like so many other marginalized groups, this is one that needs advocacy, too. There is work to be done, but this author is putting this very real topic back on our minds. While the story takes place in the 80s, the issues these women face in the industry are still heavily dominant in today's world.
If you haven't been reading the Rewind-or-Die books, what are you waiting for!? Check this one out!