A review by raaachoo
Lone Women by Victor LaValle

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

there’s so much i loved about this! the character relationships were so warm and palpable, i really appreciated seeing the interactions and conversations, especially the tender little moments they’d share!  i’m not left with many questions and honestly i can say i’m happy with the story in a way i didn’t expect! so much of this reminds me of other stories like pedro paramo and nope. i also just love this writer’s voice in general :)
with carlotta and francisco it was sad to not see them more because i was interested in their connection to everything or more about what they know. i guess for plot purposes they served to be the first to not see elizabeth as a monster, but i wish they could have had a bit more! idk how but somehow!
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