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

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this book left me feeling uneasy and unfulfilled. this was a very good concept that should have been explored properly..the actual story was creepy but it was the unnecessary tangents that seem to give it the reputation, which it just didn't live up to.  It very much felt like the 5-day fervent dream it says it was. But you know what, it was pretty good for a quick blast of creativity. Just not my thing. In the end, though it did make me want to read more books that explore a toxic relationship better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicide and Medical content

Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment