We Are All Completely Fine

Dr. Jan Sayer leads a therapy group for survivors of supernatural and horrific experiences. The five members have each endured different traumas - from ritual cannibalism to dimensional portals - and carry both physical and psychological scars from their ordeals. As the group members begin sharing their stories, they discover their past horrors may be more connected than they initially believed. What starts as traditional group therapy evolves into something far more urgent as new threats emerge. This compact novella blends elements of psychological suspense with cosmic horror, following the group's attempts to process their trauma while confronting the possibility that the worst may not be behind them. The story alternates between individual perspectives and collective "we" passages that capture the group's shared experience. The novel explores themes of survival, trauma, and the question of whether anyone can truly recover from extreme experiences. It presents a fresh take on horror by focusing not on the initial terrors, but on their lasting impact and aftermath.

Readers note this novella takes a fresh approach to trauma recovery through group therapy sessions. Many point out the dark humor and psychological depth despite the short length. Likes: - Character development through gradual reveals - Balance of horror and emotional weight - Unique structure that shifts between individual and group perspectives - Satisfying resolution while maintaining mystery Dislikes: - Some found the length too short to fully explore all characters - A few readers wanted more concrete explanations for supernatural elements - The shifting POV confused some readers initially Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (5,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (230+ ratings) One reader called it "a perfect blend of psychological horror and character study" while another noted it "packs more story into 182 pages than most novels manage in 400." Common criticism focused on wanting a full-length novel instead: "The only thing wrong with this book is that there isn't more of it."

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🔮 Despite its horror themes, the book won the 2014 Shirley Jackson Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in psychological suspense, horror, and dark fantasy literature. 🧠 The group therapy setting was inspired by the author's research into PTSD treatment methods and real support groups for trauma survivors. 📚 The novella's unique structure alternates between first-person plural ("we"), third person, and individual character perspectives, reflecting the group's gradual merging of experiences. 🏆 "We Are All Completely Fine" spawned a prequel novel called "Harrison Squared" (2015), which explores the backstory of one of the therapy group members. 🎭 Author Daryl Gregory is known for blending genres, and this work combines elements of cosmic horror, psychological thriller, and literary fiction—a style he developed through his background in both theater and computer programming.