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A review by aimlib
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“It’s not that I felt empty. I think all of us feel empty most of the time and we merely pretend to fill the vacuum with laughter, crying, apologies - anything human”
🥩 I know, what a bizarre emoji for a book review, but trust me on this.
Read this in an hour cause it’s a novella, so essentially around 120 pages. Would have taken me less time if I wasn’t just swearing or rereading to make sure I was reading what I am.
But the plot, IT’S NOT REAL, THIS BOOK IS ALL FICTION.
Not going to lie, the author got me there. I read the introduction and had to push back the urge to go look this ‘case’ up, but wait, scratch that, maybe forget what I just said.
The plot escalated way too fast, but because the book is in the format of emails and Instant Messaging (remember IM back then? Oh the nostalgia) so it’s very easy to read through.
There were 3 WELL DETAILED gory or intense scenes; Salamander, Little Christ and of course the raw steak 👀. Not forgetting these for a while.
Funny thing, there ARE people like Zoe in real life, with an extreme form of possessiveness and of course there are so many Agnes’s out there it scares me.
As for the wholeSponsor/Drudge , there has to be more, there is no way that is going to be that easy, maybe the beef was the punishment?
Idk, but whatever it was, this was a #wtf read but one I want Eric to write an extended version of, maybe 500 pages.
🌟🌟🌟🌟
🥩 I know, what a bizarre emoji for a book review, but trust me on this.
Read this in an hour cause it’s a novella, so essentially around 120 pages. Would have taken me less time if I wasn’t just swearing or rereading to make sure I was reading what I am.
Not going to lie, the author got me there. I read the introduction and had to push back the urge to go look this ‘case’ up,
The plot escalated way too fast, but because the book is in the format of emails and Instant Messaging (remember IM back then? Oh the nostalgia) so it’s very easy to read through.
Funny thing, there ARE people like Zoe in real life, with an extreme form of possessiveness and of course there are so many Agnes’s out there it scares me.
As for the whole
Idk, but whatever it was, this was a #wtf read but one I want Eric to write an extended version of, maybe 500 pages.
🌟🌟🌟🌟