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A review by powerpuffgoat
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
tense
4.0
I really enjoyed it. I can honestly say I'm happy to see creepypasta redditors being published. I love the relatable urban-legend vibe, and this book was extra creepy to me because I do live in an old house in the middle of nowhere (a millennial who could afford to buy property? Nonsense!)
There are some great horror elements that set a very uneasy atmosphere, even before things go batshit. And honestly, people imposing on your space and stomping on boundaries is a nightmare if it's own.
I will also note that the use of context chapters was really good. Enough exposition without shoving it down, and some great nods to true crime and conspiracy forums.
What I didn't love:
Eve as a main character was very meh. Her relationship with Charlie was also very meh, but that's probably because we barely got a glimpse of it. Or maybe it's because the male author lacks perspective on female POV/WLW relationship.
Eve's inner voice having its own personality, with a name and image of a cymbal monkey... Too cringe for me.
There are some great horror elements that set a very uneasy atmosphere, even before things go batshit. And honestly, people imposing on your space and stomping on boundaries is a nightmare if it's own.
I will also note that the use of context chapters was really good. Enough exposition without shoving it down, and some great nods to true crime and conspiracy forums.
What I didn't love:
Eve as a main character was very meh. Her relationship with Charlie was also very meh, but that's probably because we barely got a glimpse of it. Or maybe it's because the male author lacks perspective on female POV/WLW relationship.
Eve's inner voice having its own personality, with a name and image of a cymbal monkey... Too cringe for me.