A review by jaymichelle
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This collection of dark horror stories by LaRocca immediately had me hooked with the cover and title. The first short story featured in the collection made me audibly gasp and shut the book to contemplate what I had just read. The rest of the short stories are thought provoking and a little nerve wracking! I found myself cringing at times and completely lost for words at others. I decided that I needed some short stories to end my reader's block this year and LaRocca did not disappoint! 
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