A review by emilyreadstoomuch
McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
bro….????…….???? what did i just read. this is so completely different from the books i usually read, but something about this book just called to me.
the MC is one of the worst people i’ve ever read about and yet i hung onto his every word.
i predicted the ending, so maybe i’m a genius idk who’s to say.
one of the most disgusting, vile, wretched books i’ve ever read, but an intriguing story nonetheless.
i would def recommend this, but check all trigger warnings bc there are a LOT of slurs. he is a sailor from 1850 after all.
the MC is one of the worst people i’ve ever read about and yet i hung onto his every word.
i predicted the ending, so maybe i’m a genius idk who’s to say.
one of the most disgusting, vile, wretched books i’ve ever read, but an intriguing story nonetheless.
i would def recommend this, but check all trigger warnings bc there are a LOT of slurs. he is a sailor from 1850 after all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt, Murder, Misogyny, Gore, Death, Body horror, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Alcoholism, Confinement, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Minor: Child death