A review by itsheyfay
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

I think this would have worked better as a short story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Vomit, and Stalking

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Homophobia