amigriffin 's review for:

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

2.5

challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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A very disturbing, dark and risky read.  Major themes include frequent (and glorified) child abuse, pedophilia, sexual abuse/rape, and cannibalism. Overlay those with religious themes. Chapters are long (80+ pages) with no breaks from the depravity. Well situated for horror but make sure to steel yourself for the read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Significant read at your own risk.