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

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was one of my first times really engaging with Lovecraftian Horror and I think it’s a great entry point. As someone who also has conflicted feelings about H.P. Lovecraft and his work due to his beliefs I appreciate LaValle’s approach to the Lovecraft mythos.
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