A review by katy_gregoire
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark tense slow-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

2.5

Far too slow moving for too little payoff. I only avoided a DNF because everyone said the ending was so spectacular and, while it was more enticing than the rest of the book, not enough to save it.