A review by oceanographerschoice
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

a ceaselessly grotesque and viscously misanthropic study of The Worst People living in The Worst Village Imaginable. the first half was strong, with some interesting themes and character motivations that i wish were explored better, because the second half really fell flat for me. the resolution, especially the last 5 pages or so, was just so rushed and honestly just didnt make much sense.  came in feeling excited and eager to learn about this grim trainwreck of a place, but walked out just feeling a little disappointed.