A review by rosie_reader
The Changeling by Victor LaValle

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The first half of this book held such promise. Then, the metaphors became so heavy-handed that they stopped being metaphors and just got spelled out, and it seemed like the author couldn't quite decide on a point to make. Quite a few unanswered questions. Nice prose, disappointing story.
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