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A review by annagerman
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book felt a bit like a really long short story. The writing was great, dark and unflinching. Eileen is vile, depressing, obssesive, selfish and yet vulnerable in her extreme nativity. She's a MC you love to hate, yet root for.
But in the end there wasn't enough meat to the story. There were basically no subplots, it was very linear. There were a few points hinted at but never developed. I would have loved to get more on Rebbeca, her psyche and backstory.
The final twist was great at first, but tittered a bit at the end.
But in the end there wasn't enough meat to the story. There were basically no subplots, it was very linear. There were a few points hinted at but never developed. I would have loved to get more on Rebbeca, her psyche and backstory.
The final twist was great at first, but tittered a bit at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Moderate: Cursing and Eating disorder
Minor: Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, and Rape