A review by jussymclean
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Intelligently written and original but a tough read with disturbing themes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol