Fairy Tale Spotlight: The Deadly Daughters [Short Story Review]

[I spoil the basics of the story in this blog.]

"The Deadly Daughters" is a short story by Winston K. Marks. It was published in 1958. It's not really a science fiction story, which is what this guy is really known for. It's more of a political thriller.

And politics is key in this one. It's about a feminist takeover of the USA. They form a sort of female oligarchy under the Humanist Party. It's not really something that has ever happened and probably will never happen either, but that's what this guy wanted to write about.

The story is about a man named Long who comes out with the details about this hidden takeover, which puts his life in jeopardy. He constantly believes that the feminist rulers will have him assassinated. The method of which he surmises will leave him looking like he died of natural causes. That part was actually realistic. Marks was, at least, trying his best on these details.

The part that made me shake my head is that the woman who is chosen to take Long out does so by winning his heart, marrying him, and keeping him under control. This story was obviously written by someone who was a bit horny at the time.

I have actually read stories and seen old movies with a rough version of this formula. There are guys out there who just like strong women and enjoy seeing them as the antagonists. It's nothing new. That said, I still recommend this story. It was woefully unrealistic, but it was entertaining! And why do we even read stories if not to be entertained?

This blog was written on June 3, 2024.

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