A review by mloschi
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

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

4.0

I reached the end of this book and am left questioning whether I actually enjoyed reading it. I think it’s beautifully written, the characters are well fleshed out and have complicated inner lives but I feel like the meaning of the story was lost on me. I thought it was about faith and the ways people do or don’t make meaning in a life/world that is brutal and short, but I also saw an article saying it was an allegory for capitalism. So while I did enjoy reading the book and the world and characters Moshfegh created something feels missing for me. 
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