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The ecstatic, or, Homunculus

The ecstatic, or, Homunculus

a novel
Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
272
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Anthony returns home to Queens to take care of his family, a task that seems impossible from the start. He must contend with his ailing grandmother, a violent sister, and a mother whose behavior he can't understand. But the biggest challenge is the one inside his own head, as Anthony's grip on reality begins to slip in ways he can't even recognize.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyEmotionalThought-Provoking
Unreliable NarratorFamily Saga

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller

About the author

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Victor D. LaValle

Victor D. LaValle writes stories that blend horror, dark fantasy, and literary fiction. He is the author of Big Machine and The Ballad of Black Tom, and has contributed to the Tor.com Collection and Lit Riffs. His work often reimagines classic myths and monsters for a modern audience.

Characters

Mrs. AnthonyProtagonist
Anthony's grandmotherSupporting
Anthony's sisterSupporting
Anthony's motherSupporting
All characters in The ecstatic, or, Homunculus