A review by fracturing
Big Machine by Victor LaValle

3.0

As a rule of thumb, the thriller genre is usually only slightly better written than romance novels. In that regard, this novel is outstanding. The fact that it could even pull off some light fantasy is even more commendable. But I'd still hesitate to call it great writing. The narrator's voice is a bit too contrived at times, like a middle aged guidance counselor trying to talk cool and hip to a bunch of high schoolers. It comes off forced. And some of the devices just got tiresome, like the toggling between two timelines during the climax of the book.

Overall though it was an enjoyable if slightly mindless read.