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A review by documentno_is
McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Incredibly difficult to read, Moshfegh really manages to dredge up the worst humanity has to offer with McGlue.
Seemingly, a severely alcoholic man comes to terms with his homosexuality after he murders his friend in 1850s Massachusetts.
I will say the book had me gripped. Some of the language was likely period accurate but difficult to reckon with. The whole thing left me feeling rather murky, but without a doubt Moshfegh is skilled at creating a scene ,tension, and complexity in this hell. The unreliable narrator and pacing were incredibly effective.
I will say the book had me gripped. Some of the language was likely period accurate but difficult to reckon with. The whole thing left me feeling rather murky, but without a doubt Moshfegh is skilled at creating a scene ,tension, and complexity in this hell. The unreliable narrator and pacing were incredibly effective.