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A review by kelleykamanda
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
mysterious
slow-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
Incredibly “Moshfegh”- a unlikeable, grotesque, unhinged woman. Great writing. The story was a bit slow but nonetheless carried me.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Excrement
Rape of a minor by a parent