A review by wall0w
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca

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

3.5

Of the three stories in this collection "Things Have Gotten Worse..." was definitely my favourite, with themes that hit much closer to home than the others, viscerally disgusting with twists that come from way left field. "The Enchantment" would hit a lot harder for someone who has any kind of religious trauma, but still a very emotional story swimming in loneliness. The only thing I have to say about "You'll Find It's Like That All Over" is that it was a wild ride with a lead character that constantly had me thinking "I wouldn't have said yes to that but you did so I guess we'll see where this goes" and it sure does go.
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