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A review by drwozniak
McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
sad
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
The slurs were…a choice…
Ignoring the slurs (seriously…I’m not sure they were necessary) this was a darkish story, but not nearly as absurd as her more recent stuff. I might have to mull this one over a bit before I have a more nuanced opinion.
Ignoring the slurs (seriously…I’m not sure they were necessary) this was a darkish story, but not nearly as absurd as her more recent stuff. I might have to mull this one over a bit before I have a more nuanced opinion.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Racial slurs