Suzie and Jon, two lovers who freeze time when they orgasm, face the consequences of their bank-robbing spree. In this second arc, they encounter the Sex Police, a clandestine organization led by the enigmatic Kegel-Faced Woman, who monitors the "Quiet" for chronal infractions. The narrative shifts focus to Myrtle Spurge, an officer investigating the couple, while Suzie and Jon’s relationship tensions surface through mundane arguments and differing views on mental health. The plot introduces further "time-stoppers," expanding the scope of their shared supernatural condition while examining the bureaucratic constraints of the Sex Police's clinical enforcement.
Adult readers interested in the intersection of speculative fiction and human intimacy will find this volume grounded in honest portrayals of long-term partnership. Those who appreciate the medium’s capacity for visual humor and meta-commentary see how the story treats physiological functions as both a superpower and a source of social anxiety. Readers walk away with a perspective on how external pressures and past traumas shape a couple’s shared reality. It serves as a study of how individuals maintain autonomy while navigating a relationship under unusual, high-stakes pressure.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
