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nora__reads's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Read this having read My Year of Rest and Relaxation, similar dark atmospheric writing, odious main characters and pessimistic attitude to life.
It’s quite easy to see how her writing has evolved between the two books and would recommend it for fans of Moshfegh’s writing, but it is definitely an acquired taste.
The prose is deliberate and the characterisation is excellent, it’s a book which leaves you with questions.
It’s quite easy to see how her writing has evolved between the two books and would recommend it for fans of Moshfegh’s writing, but it is definitely an acquired taste.
The prose is deliberate and the characterisation is excellent, it’s a book which leaves you with questions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Rape, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Incest, Eating disorder, and Drug use
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