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A review by akira_outofthegravity
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Oh man it sucks rating this book so low, but I was so disappointed.
I loved Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, and I was hoping of something of a similar experience here.
I found a couple of gems, I’ll Be Gone By Then, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There, Bodies Are For Burning are probably the standout stories.
You’re Not Supposed to Be Here is okay, but not great.
I was hoping for something more dark, and disturbing. I liked his portrayal of grief but that’s about it.
Maybe give this one a skip.
I loved Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, and I was hoping of something of a similar experience here.
I found a couple of gems, I’ll Be Gone By Then, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There, Bodies Are For Burning are probably the standout stories.
You’re Not Supposed to Be Here is okay, but not great.
I was hoping for something more dark, and disturbing. I liked his portrayal of grief but that’s about it.
Maybe give this one a skip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cancer, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore