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lanasteph22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
3.0
donahuebn's review against another edition
3.0
You’re confused? I’m fucking confused, bro. I honestly am not sure what the point of this book was. It has a decent plot, but I’m missing the message. I mean, I am able to distinguish themes, but they just don’t feel developed. Also what the hell is up with Ina? I did not get it, but I guess it was a mildly interesting ride. And to anyone who says this book is gross and disgusting… it wasn’t even that bad?? Maybe it’s just because I’m used to horror, but this was so mild in my opinion.
jessicarosee's review against another edition
5.0
im not rating this yet bc im currently in shock mode and i need to think. however, i think i enjoyed it more than myorar… and i rated that 5 stars…
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