A review by saintsunshine
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca

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

2.5

Things Have Gotten Worse presents interesting ideas but mostly falls flat in its execution. I'm personally not a big fan of the way in which the story was presented— though the narrative itself was interesting, the long-winded emails destroyed much of the story's immersion. This style also made it difficult to connect with the characters despite the narrative's insistence on caring about their wellbeing. Overall, feel that LaRocca touches on interesting concepts surrounding that obsession and control but are ultimately underexplored and underdeveloped.
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