Hench (Hench, #1)
Hench (Hench, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots, an office temp for supervillains discovers her analytical skills can expose the real cost of superhero actions. After a traumatic experience, she uses data to seek justice and disrupt the status quo, navigating a world of power, revenge, and moral ambiguity.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Natalie Zina Walschots' Hench has been praised for its fresh take on the superhero genre, blending dark humor and social commentary. Reviewers highlight its witty prose and compelling anti-heroine. However, some critics feel the pacing drags at times. Overall, Hench is noted for its originality and depth, making it a standout read.
Who Should Read Hench (Hench, #1)?
Fans of anti-hero narratives and dark humor will enjoy Natalie Zina Walschots' Hench. If you loved The Boys by Garth Ennis or Vicious by V.E. Schwab, this tale of a temp worker for supervillains delves into the lives of those on the fringes of power, combining satire with thought-provoking subversions of classic superhero tropes.
26,152 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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