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A review by sshabein
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A really good book that makes you say, "Oh, just a few pages more..." but WOW is it dark. If you are deep in pregnancy, early childhood, or post-child loss, I wouldn't recommend reading this, but otherwise, it's super compelling.
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Body horror, and Murder