A review by jdcorley
The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All by Laird Barron

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As Ive mentioned when reviewing Barron, he has a pretty facile view of pulp/mens adventure. His passion for it shines through with the glee of a teen sharing a sick looking horror comic with you. Yet it is the other points of view and focuses that make this collection shine - a woman hiding from a violent man, a recurring set of forgotten dreams, a bland corporate drone finding his lack of a soul does indeed mean something. A real development in his style and growth as an artist.