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Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
170 reviews
rarityfemme's review against another edition
"It's because the planet is a carnivore and just wants to be fed. People want that as well. People like to eat other people. I spent so many years forgetting I had teeth, too."
What an incredibly grotesque and horrifyingly beautiful piece of literature. The book explores a series of encounters between the two main characters. Each one is more disturbing and boundary breaking than the last. It's raw, unflinching and unapologetic. It forces the reader to directly engage with uncomfortable situations and questions.
The writing is not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to confront the true depths of human depravity. I cannot in good faith recommend this book to anyone, unless you thoroughly understand what you're getting into.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Vomit, Homophobia, and Sexual content
popham05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Lesbophobia, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
tibcanread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
I found no real redeeming quality in this collection. The writing was not great (if I hear someone spooned something ever again it will be too soon, and how do ears furrow exactly??) It's only January 9th and I'm pretty sure this is going to the top of the worst books I read list for 2024 already.
Graphic: Self harm, Animal death, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Gore, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Body horror, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Child death
2busyreading's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Homophobia
maddielae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Homophobia
shaouais's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Animal death
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Vomit, and Self harm
ribbenkast's review against another edition
4.25
It's a gripping tale of a toxic relationship gone even more wrong. It could've benefited from being a bit more of a slow burn but it works great as this short novella.
Please check the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Animal death, Infertility, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Animal cruelty
jpn99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Excrement, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Child abuse, Lesbophobia, Blood, Medical content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
systemofanoun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The characters are so one dimensional, they come off silly and unreal and just stay that way.
If I had to say something nice about it I’d say the concept and overall theme could’ve made for a compelling story.
The writing wasn’t nearly tactful enough though, so it failed.
Moderate: Self harm and Body horror
Minor: Homophobia
hanamany's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Murder, Torture, and Animal death
Minor: Homophobia