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A review by subtleassiduities
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
When dealing with stories centered around grief, the beginning is usually slow and miserable. I almost put this book down, but I'm really glad I hung in there until Part II, because when it gets good, it gets good. I was on the edge of my seat for the rest of the story.
The imagery and the language that the creatures use is a big high point of this story. Few horror novels actually spook me, but this one got my heart pumping in certain moments. I was creeped out and delightfully distressed throughout. Everything coming together felt like getting stitches removed: incredinly uncomfortable and uneasily cathartic. Really a great read.
The imagery and the language that the creatures use is a big high point of this story. Few horror novels actually spook me, but this one got my heart pumping in certain moments. I was creeped out and delightfully distressed throughout. Everything coming together felt like getting stitches removed: incredinly uncomfortable and uneasily cathartic. Really a great read.