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294 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784701505
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Description
There’s something eerily unsettling about Ottessa Moshfegh’s stories, something almost dangerous while also being delightful – and often even weirdly hilarious. Her characters are all unsteady on their feet; all yearning for connection and betterm...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,109 reviews
Moods
reflective 39%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 26%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Addiction
294 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784701505
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Description
There’s something eerily unsettling about Ottessa Moshfegh’s stories, something almost dangerous while also being delightful – and often even weirdly hilarious. Her characters are all unsteady on their feet; all yearning for connection and betterm...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,109 reviews
Moods
reflective 39%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 26%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Addiction