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

tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

It was interesting, but I don’t know much about Lovecraft’s stories that this is based on, so I don’t think I got as much out of it as I could have. I think having the switching POVs hurt the narrative a bit. I’d have like to stick only with Tom, versus also the cop, Malone. 
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