A review by jematral
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was incredibly digestible for its dark themes. It was a quick read and I'm glad because I didn't like a single character and I don't know if I would have kept picking it up if it were a dense read.   The book was a commentary on the collusion between elites and the church to control the population with religion, while being totally morally corrupt.  Tale as old as time. But it was told in an interesting narrative style I have come to enjoy. Lots short p.o.v.'s of many town members. It was interesting to see how the diferent POVs effected each other and how the system of control reinforced itself amongst the town. I was disappointed with the ending and that brought my rating down.