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A review by edamamebean
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I finished this book in a day. It was a gruesome car crash I couldn’t look away from. I actually feel a bit sick now. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very good. Ottessa Moshfegh has created a world so absurd that it’s actually believable. But every inch of this book is covered in enough bodily fluids to make my skin crawl for a year. Not for the faint of heart!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol