A review by melikebigbooks
The Changeling by Victor LaValle

5.0

This is the second to last book of my run of horror books in the month of October and probably my favorite read. I appreciate Victor's ability to blend Old World mythology and superstition with modern day sensibilities. He spends an incredible amount of the book on framing and set-up. I was halfway through the book and wondering if I understood the genre. Then, the plunge.

The Changeling explores grief, family, lineage and legacy, and here, I will say no more.

I highly recommend if you're a fan of Neil Gaiman and Stephen King, though there is no doubt that Victor LaValle has a voice all his own.