A review by whatchareadingheather
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

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

3.5

Honestly, I'm interested in seeing how this gets adapted to film because while I am usually a fan of slow-burns, this one felt a bit rushed at the end. However, I think this author did a great job with putting us in the shoes of our main character and created a world that was both eerie and recognizable (at least for those who grew up in small towns). 
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