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

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Weird. Strange. Creepy. 

LaValle uses this Lovecraftian horror novel to explore rasicm. Malone was a great way to depict white complacency. Listening to the audiobook feels like listening to a really good creepy podcast. 
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