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laurensvetlik's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A sad boy, a kooky overlord, and an old maid with magical titties. Whats not to like?
sprainedbrain's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annika_simpich's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gagged at every page so so good
morybaby's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is what i imagine taking psychedelics feels like. Ottessa Moshfegh is clearly very talented because i was so intrigued in the worst possible way that i had to see it through. I kept looking at the invisible camera in my life at every other scene, like how does her mind work?
bananhan's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This book is not for the faint-hearted. Definitely good for those who can stomach Moshfegh's style of writing, but it is hard to get through. Be prepared for incredibly graphic scenes of human debauchery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Eating disorder, Body horror, Violence, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Misogyny
emsalter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mavbooksit's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mrsclicquot's review against another edition
3.0
Quite unsettling. I don’t know what else there is to say.