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A review by mercyyy
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I didn’t hate particularly hate this, but I felt quite unfulfilled. The writing is certainly great and I did like Eileen’s character as well as the glimpses into Eileens future. However, I was expecting a lot more from the story. The plot twist isn’t all that shocking, especially because the ending felt rushed. Rebecca’s character is also super flat, she’s just kind of a catalyst rather than a whole person. I really wanted to like this more.