stormrunner 's review for:

The Changeling by Victor LaValle
4.0

Apollo Kagwa's life had been wrapped up in his book selling business when he met Emma. They have a son together, and Apollo tries to be the best father he could, especially since he was abandoned by his own father.

Then Emma starts saying their child isn't the real Brian and shows behavior of postpartum depression. It comes to a head when Emma kills Brian and goes missing.

Apollo sets off on a journey after he meets a strange man that claims to have information on Emma. His journey takes him to a forgotten island on the East River, to the only forest in New York City, and straight into the mouth of his greatest fears.

I have enjoyed reading this book for a second time. It does get a bit gory toward the end, but LaValle does a fabulous job of painting the picture of Apollo's troubled journey to unify his family.