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A review by thecavewoman
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is my first book from LaRocca and I must say that the absolute highlight of this was his lyrical writing and stunning metaphors. I did thoroughly enjoy the stories themselves, there was only one that I didn't really care for, but it was easily his writing that made this book 4 stars for me.
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Body horror, Child death, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicide
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship