Wait for Weight by Jack McKenty
The novel revolves around a young woman's struggle to cope with the loss of her mother and her own sense of identity. It explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and self-discovery through a non-linear narrative structure. The protagonist's relationships with her father and brother are central to the story, as she navigates her emotions and tries to find her place in the world.
By Jack McKenty · Genre: Science Fiction, Humor, Satire · 4,530 words
First lines
_Sometimes the best incentive is to tell a man that success will throw him out of a job! _
When Dr. Allport Brinton's alarm clock sounded, it brought madness. It was very clever; it not only rang chimes of amazing penetrating power, it turned on all the lights in the room, closed the window, and started his bath water running. But this morning it was not appreciated. In fact, as Dr. Brinton got out of bed, he silently called down evil on the technician who had built it for him.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jack McKenty
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Humor, Satire, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 4,530 words
- Structure: 1 section, 93 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story revolves around futuristic technology, space exploration, and scientific breakthroughs.
- Humor — The narrative includes comedic elements, such as the malfunctioning alarm clock and the protagonist's humorous misadventures.
- Satire — The plot satirizes bureaucratic inefficiency and political interference in scientific research.
- Adventure — The storyline involves the excitement and challenges of space travel and scientific discovery.
Tags
Psychological Thriller · Mystery Novel · Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Family Drama · Small Town Secrets · Grief and Loss · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Social Commentary · Morality Play · Philosophical Themes