All the trigger warnings. This was an interesting look into the fictional medieval village of Lapvona and its citizens. The themes of class, abuse, religious fanaticism, and human depravity. It is extremely grotesque and at times disturbing. While I didn't exactly enjoy reading this book, I did like Moshfegh's exploration of the subject matter and her writing style. The plot and character development were surface level, but it was purposeful. This book was gross, uncomfortable, and bizarre, yet very thought provoking. I appreciated what she did with this book, but I probably will not reread it.