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alyson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
mariaeileen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The book is quite slow paced to begin with, the story doesn’t really pick up till the third chapter and I’m not quite a fan of the stream of conscience style of writing used in the book which is why this book has a lower rating.
Otherwise I really like the way Otessa Moshfegh tackles certain themes in the book, including the death of the protagonists partner.
Otherwise I really like the way Otessa Moshfegh tackles certain themes in the book, including the death of the protagonists partner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer and Suicidal thoughts
alylentz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, and Excrement