A review by lyloster
Lone Women by Victor LaValle

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No

3.0

Very quick read that keeps your attention throughout. 

There was a lot going on for such a short book. I wished characters were explored more. I wanted to know more about Fiona's search for her father, about Grace and Sam, about Elizabeth. Adelaide and Elizabeth's story, especially in the first part of the book, reminded me too much of Helen Oyeyemi's The Icarus Girl. I found only Joab to have a satisfying character arch that didn't feel rushed.