A review by emilyisliterate
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh

3.0

this book is very confusing. not because it's ostensibly about nothing, but because the writing is impeccable, and i sped through it despite feeling underwhelmed throughout. i think there's a lot to be admired here, including the unreliable narrator's descent and the fact that her name is literally vestigial (sorry, "vesta gul"). however, you'll get the sense early on that nothing will happen, and for the most part, that assessment is correct. definitely well worth the read for the #ottessahive but not a book i'd suggest otherwise.