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A review by olivianw
McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really like Moshfegh’s style. She is quickly becoming one of my favourite writers.
But I just could not get into this story at all, and upon reaching the end of the book, I still only have a very vague idea of what’s going on. I understand that this is possibly intentional, reflecting McGlue’s disorientation, but it didn’t work for me.
Moshfegh does write great sentences though! And this book, an early work of hers, still has plenty of examples of them!
But I just could not get into this story at all, and upon reaching the end of the book, I still only have a very vague idea of what’s going on. I understand that this is possibly intentional, reflecting McGlue’s disorientation, but it didn’t work for me.
Moshfegh does write great sentences though! And this book, an early work of hers, still has plenty of examples of them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Homophobia, Violence, and Alcoholism