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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: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, and Pregnancy