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A review by toffishay
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Eileen is such a unique main character. She is horrible and interesting and lonely and sad and I couldn't stop following her. I do wish that the third act happened a little sooner and that we could have followed Eileen more after the action. And the end really did shock me! I really enjoyed this book, it is my favorite so far of Moshfegh's work.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Gun violence, Torture, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Police brutality, Stalking, and Classism