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In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the novel 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Cleaver, exploring its origins, themes of reality and perception, mental health representation, and the scary elements of the story. They share personal experiences related to fear and reality, and conclude with thoughts on future reads.

takeaways

• The novel began on Reddit and gained popularity quickly.
• The audio book's sound effects enhanced the scary experience.
• Themes of mental health and reality are central to the story.
• The concept of alternate realities is explored in depth.
• Personal experiences with fear can relate to the book's themes.
• The writing style effectively creates a scary atmosphere.
• The discussion highlights the importance of mental health awareness.
• The characters' decisions reflect real-life dilemmas about safety.
• The book's ending leaves readers questioning reality.
• Future reads include 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to 'We Used to Live Here'

01:23 The Origins of the Novel and Its Impact

05:15 Exploring Themes of Reality and Perception

09:14 Mental Health and Its Representation in the Story

13:12 The Scary Elements and Writing Style

19:04 Personal Experiences with Fear and Reality

23:52 Conclusion and Future Reads

https://www.ted.com/talks/vs_ramachandran_3_clues_to_understanding_your_brain?language=en

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Used-to-Live-Here/Marcus-Kliewer/9781982198794

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