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whatchareadingheather 's review for:
Eileen
by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly, I'm interested in seeing how this gets adapted to film because while I am usually a fan of slow-burns, this one felt a bit rushed at the end. However, I think this author did a great job with putting us in the shoes of our main character and created a world that was both eerie and recognizable (at least for those who grew up in small towns).
Moderate: Eating disorder, Incest, Rape
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia