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A review by ameliabiblio
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Haunting and absolutely crazy.
I’m glad that I read this for the first time in college and had a chance to dissect it in a classroom setting. I’m also glad that the second time I read it was for a book club, where I got to talk about it with a group of people who had different ideas than me and no agenda to teach. There is a lot going on in this book and there’s a lot you can get out of it if you take the time. I highly encourage everyone to take the time.
I’m glad that I read this for the first time in college and had a chance to dissect it in a classroom setting. I’m also glad that the second time I read it was for a book club, where I got to talk about it with a group of people who had different ideas than me and no agenda to teach. There is a lot going on in this book and there’s a lot you can get out of it if you take the time. I highly encourage everyone to take the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing and Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts