They Were Here Before Us: A Novella in Pieces by Eric LaRocca

They Were Here Before Us: A Novella in Pieces

Eric LaRocca

96 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

From the author of the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke comes They Were Here Before Us, a novella written in pieces, designed to be consumed as a single, thematically cohesive work. The only thing more brutal than natur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 58%
emotional 31%
challenging 28%
mysterious 25%
sad 23%
reflective 20%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 31% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.67

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