The Changeling by Victor LaValle

The Changeling

Victor LaValle

431 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror literary adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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When Apollo Kagwa’s father disappeared, all he left his son were strange recurring dreams and a box of books stamped with the word IMPROBABILIA. Now Apollo is a father himself—and as he and his wife, Emma, are settling into their new lives as pare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,246 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 77%
adventurous 65%
tense 57%
emotional 54%
sad 28%
challenging 22%
reflective 14%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 27%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 39% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.88

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