This Thing Between Us

Gus Moreno

47 pages 1-hour read

Gus Moreno

This Thing Between Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Book Brief

Gus Moreno

This Thing Between Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Grief

Order & Chaos

Science & Technology
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno follows a grieving person whose spouse's death seems connected to eerie events involving a smart speaker. As they unravel the mystery, unsettling paranormal occurrences intensify, leading them into a confrontation with the unknown. The novel blends horror and psychological elements, exploring themes of loss, technology, and the supernatural.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Gus Moreno's This Thing Between Us presents a chilling exploration of grief and technology. Critics praised its unsettling atmosphere and emotional depth, though some found its narrative disjointed. Moreno's handling of supernatural elements received both admiration and critique for blending horror with poignant themes. Overall, it's a haunting and unique read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Thing Between Us?

A reader who enjoys This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno would be enthralled by horror that blends cosmic terror with emotional depth. Fans of Paul Tremblay's A Head Full of Ghosts or Stephen King's Pet Sematary will find resonance in its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of grief.

Character List

The narrator and protagonist, who grapples with intense feelings of grief and guilt after the death of his wife, Vera, leading him on a journey through isolation and self-destruction. His relationships are fraught due to a challenging past, including a tumultuous relationship with his father.

Thiago's wife, whose death profoundly impacts Thiago, serves as a catalyst for his emotional turmoil. Though she does not appear in the novel’s present, her memories remain integral to the narrative.

Vera's mother, who shares her grief with Thiago and deals with her daughter's death by organizing a funeral that contrasts with Vera's wishes. She becomes Thiago’s ally and emotional support after Vera’s passing.

An enigmatic figure that embodies Thiago's grief and is depicted as a primary antagonist. This character challenges the boundaries between internal emotional states and external threats, contributing to the novel’s exploration of fear and trauma.

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Theme
Grief

Order & Chaos

Science & Technology
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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