A review by gigette
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Wild. Dark. Disturbing. I don’t know how many “what-the-fucks” i’ve said. No likable characters (except for Lispeth maybe?). This is so good and intriguing though, it will either leave you wanting for more or just rage quit the damn book 🤣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail