The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver
4 stars
Satire in the form of a light princess tale! I love it! This isn't a thought provoking satire, but it is a fun story that touches upon innocence and shielding children from the world. I really enjoyed Silver's take on a typical princess tale that features a penis, or a lump in the rump.
He blocked all love songs fromm reaching her ears, all romantic stories from passing before her eyes, and even made it a crime to discuss such matters with her.
Whimsical Writing Scale: 4
The characters are outlandish and fun to read about. There are characters that are showcased in most fairy tales- protective father, a queen who is there, but not really there, a wizard, a priest, and a prince disguised into something else because of a curse.
Character Scale: 3.5
This plot was fun and I highly recommend it because penis innuendos are funny. Plus I giggled quite a bit. This is one of those books that I wouldn't have discovered if it wasn't for Goodreads. Plus it's free and under 100 pages. A perfect read for a rainy day.
Plotastic Scale: 5
Cover Thoughts: The cover is horrible, but the title is definitely going to drawn people in.
This book is free on Amazon and I highly recommend purchasing it.
Do you love satires? Are you interested in reading or have had read The Princess and the Penis? What are some satires you love? Leave me comments below and let's discuss!
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