A review by rachaelwho
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I didn't enjoy it but it was quite good. I saw someone call it "Carol for psychos" and honestly that's not too far off. Not quite as boring as Carol, but not lively, either. A very good character study. Not quite my cup of tea.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Blood, Vomit, and Stalking