Emily Lived in a Haunted House - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

Send us Fan MailIn 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.takeawaysThe 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to 'We Used to Live Here'01:23 The Origins of the Novel and Its Impact05:15 Exploring Themes of Reality and Perception09:14 Mental Health and Its Representation in the Story13:12 The Scary Elements and Writing Style19:04 Personal Experiences with Fear and Reality23:52 Conclusion and Future Readshttps://www.ted.com/talks/vs_ramachandran_3_clues_to_understanding_your_brain?language=enhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Used-to-Live-Here/Marcus-Kliewer/9781982198794lagoonsleep.com use code bookclub for 20% off Support the showSubscribe on our patreon for weekly content, early access to episodes, one true crime episode per month and behind the scenes content at https://www.patreon.com/thecreepybookclubFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thecreepybookclub and https://www.instagram.com/bookswithyourbesties/Follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreepybookclubMusic is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.