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The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales by Eric LaRocca
2 reviews
_meeg's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
ejr1904's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The stories absolutely built in intensity. To name a few of the best ones- The Trees grew because I bled there, I’ll be gone by then, you’re not supposed to be here.
The best stories were ones where LaRocca grapples with the darkness of the human condition without explicitly naming it. I’ll be gone by then gave me chills due to the profound sadness it induced.
In you’re not supposed to be here, there is more to unpack than quick and enticing story line- it may require a deeper read.
These stories don’t rely on gore and guts but instead a deep examination of feelings that are considered taboo.
Love LaRocca!
The best stories were ones where LaRocca grapples with the darkness of the human condition without explicitly naming it. I’ll be gone by then gave me chills due to the profound sadness it induced.
In you’re not supposed to be here, there is more to unpack than quick and enticing story line- it may require a deeper read.
These stories don’t rely on gore and guts but instead a deep examination of feelings that are considered taboo.
Love LaRocca!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death and Terminal illness