A review by seraphiina
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

5.0

I absolutely adored this novel. It was also probably one of the most disgusting novels I have ever read - but in a way that felt natural to the universe and its inner logic, and not just for cheap shock value. It inspired feelings of awe, discomfort and wonder to explore Lapvona and all its depravities. Each character more conflicted and awful than the next, each event making me want to gag a bit while reading it. But I absolutely loved it. I felt like I could imagine the looks of not just the characters, but also Lapvona itself. After finishing it, I felt like I could imagine the church, the lake, the manor.. Truly a treat from Moshfegh.