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A review by gracefulege
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
sad
tense
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
2.5
Really rough read. The writing is fantastic but the story itself made my skin crawl in ways I haven’t experienced. The deep level of insecurity and self-loathing experienced by the main character truly reaches through the pages. Would not recommend to someone unless they are looking for a dark, twisted, perverted read.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Rape, and Pedophilia