A review by lapislazuli
Odmieniec by Victor LaValle

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I was hooked throughout the slow build up, looking for foreshadowing and clues of magic between the lines. The culmination and reveals fell flat for me. The ending feels unearned despite the page count.
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