A review by its_kievan
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This would have been better as a full novel, but the idea of someone in a Lovecraft-y deliberately

deciding to end the world because of the injustices they face

is such a good concept.