304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeOttessa Moshfegh's debut novel Eileen was one of the literary events of 2015. Garlanded with critical ac...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,088 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 28%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
emotional 17%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Misogyny
304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeOttessa Moshfegh's debut novel Eileen was one of the literary events of 2015. Garlanded with critical ac...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,088 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 28%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
emotional 17%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Misogyny