A review by meakey
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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

4.5

Not for the faint of heart but a classic for a reason.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism