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Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
4.0

Honestly, I think I read this book at exactly the right time. It’s set around Christmas and ends on Christmas Day.

Now it’s officially Christmas Day as I lie in bed, having just finished reading Eileen, and I must say:

I haven’t read anything quite like it before.

It, like the main character, is full of darkness and full of quirks. Some reviews said it was playful and witty, but I certainly wasn’t expecting to laugh out loud while reading this book. Granted, this wasn’t a common occurrence, but it was a nice bit of spice added to the mix of grit and grime.

Can’t wait to read My Year of Rest and Relaxation next.