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A review by gralicia
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ooft this was a challenge, because I love Ottessa Moshfegh and I LOVE a delusional/obsessive protagonist who is descending into a little madness.
However, I couldn't cope with the repeated fatphobia and many stereotypical, flat characters that Vesta would imagine. I cringed when she suggested that her idea of Magda would have been a Russian mail order bride if she hadn't made it to America.
Unfortunately the fatphobia seems to be a reoccurring theme in Moshfegh's work, as the protagonist in My Year of Rest and Relaxation also idolised thinness and was disgusted at her friend for putting on weight.
I've just started Eileen, I'm hoping for a break from the fat-shaming.
However, I couldn't cope with the repeated fatphobia and many stereotypical, flat characters that Vesta would imagine. I cringed when she suggested that her idea of Magda would have been a Russian mail order bride if she hadn't made it to America.
Unfortunately the fatphobia seems to be a reoccurring theme in Moshfegh's work, as the protagonist in My Year of Rest and Relaxation also idolised thinness and was disgusted at her friend for putting on weight.
I've just started Eileen, I'm hoping for a break from the fat-shaming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Xenophobia