A review by 4lexa
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is so wild but won’t leave my mind, and I already picked up another book by Ottessa Moshfegh.  The writing was so disturbing and visceral, but I loved the analysis of religion and characters using their view of God to justify their actions.  The horrific nature of some of those actions had me staring at a wall trying to digest what I had just read.   Somehow it all came together so well, like a twisted, modern Greek tragedy.  Definitely will reread this at some point as I am sure I will notice new things that add to the absurdity that is Lapvona. 
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