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A review by ericispublius
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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
3.5
Whewww, this book holds some pretty sensitive topics [I don't really know if it does it well or not, just that it holds them]. Be absolutely sure to look at the content warnings for this book.
It took a turn that I did not expect, so it surprised me. The last 60 or so pages really drew me in.
When I look at this book in the context of misogyny [as well as internalized misogyny [or, maybe, more "with misogyny in mind," would be better phrasing]], I think it gave the story a little more power to make me feel.
It took a turn that I did not expect, so it surprised me. The last 60 or so pages really drew me in.
When I look at this book in the context of misogyny [as well as internalized misogyny [or, maybe, more "with misogyny in mind," would be better phrasing]], I think it gave the story a little more power to make me feel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder, Death of parent, and Vomit