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A review by rosie_reader
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The first half of this book held such promise. Then, the metaphors became so heavy-handed that they stopped being metaphors and just got spelled out, and it seemed like the author couldn't quite decide on a point to make. Quite a few unanswered questions. Nice prose, disappointing story.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Child death, Child abuse, Violence, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail