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A review by maddievoll
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
3.5
I have such mixed feelings. I love the message of this novel and what it stands for but it was hard to read. At times it was boring or repetitive. I enjoyed the ending of this novel and love this author. Worth reading.
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Excrement, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment