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theinquisitxor 's review for:
The Changeling
by Victor LaValle
Like the title suggests, this is a Changeling story, or rather a story about a baby that is swapped out with a changeling. Sounds like a typical fairy tale, right? However, this is set in modern day NYC with characters who are just as addicted to their phones and social media as we are. It is also about predators, life and a rare book dealer. But it's still a fairy tale. There are withes, trolls, magic and myths. The whole story and setting seems to be based on (primarily) European myths and fairy tales. The novel reminded me a bit of American Gods and Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. Considering that I adore both those books, I enjoyed what Victor LaValle did with this.
I really enjoyed reading this, as it keeps you guessing, changing your mind and re-thinking the situation all the time. It is very atmospheric and presents a world that is at one part very realistic, and another completely fantastical. Technically this book is in the horror genre, but I don't personally see it as horror, more just (urban) fantasy that contains some dark stuff. I definitely think this book is underrepresented, and it will probably join many recs I give in the future because of that. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this, and the novel contains many of my favorite themes in the genre.
I really enjoyed reading this, as it keeps you guessing, changing your mind and re-thinking the situation all the time. It is very atmospheric and presents a world that is at one part very realistic, and another completely fantastical. Technically this book is in the horror genre, but I don't personally see it as horror, more just (urban) fantasy that contains some dark stuff. I definitely think this book is underrepresented, and it will probably join many recs I give in the future because of that. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this, and the novel contains many of my favorite themes in the genre.