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A review by graygraves
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a lot but ultimately I did like the book. Moshfegh's prose is intoxicating and I am looking forward to reading more of her works. Only 4 stars for me because there was an element of religiosity that just didn't resonate with me, having grown up without religion.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Child death, and Cannibalism