A review by imlfox
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was uncomfortable in so many ways. Really compelling and well written but just so unpleasant. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Rape, Self harm, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abandonment

Minor: Pedophilia, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury