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A review by aliciagw
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle
dark
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
5.0
A novella which is based upon H.P. Lovecraft's "A Horror at Red Hook". It is told from the perspective of a Black man named Charles Thomas Tester, who ends up being known as, I'm sure your guessed it, Black Tom.
I found it to be an interesting and exciting story, written and told well. It was a quick read.
I had not actually read "A Horror at Red Hook" prior to reading this story, and I don't think it is really necessary. The story stands well on it's own. I ended up reading Red Hook after this, and found it a bit disappointing compared to this story. I've never really been a Lovecraft fan I guess.
I found it to be an interesting and exciting story, written and told well. It was a quick read.
I had not actually read "A Horror at Red Hook" prior to reading this story, and I don't think it is really necessary. The story stands well on it's own. I ended up reading Red Hook after this, and found it a bit disappointing compared to this story. I've never really been a Lovecraft fan I guess.