A review by nnw
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark slow-paced

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

cannot even begin to think about giving this a star rating. genuinely one of the most upsetting novels i’ve ever read. is it deeply moving and well crafted? absolutely. would i ever want to read it again or even recommend it to someone? god no. 

the evil that’s depicted in this book is so REAL. there’s love in there as well, but none within the main characters, which just makes the whole thing that much more bleak/devastating. 

def not my favorite of hers.