A review by venusinlove
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

well, that was pretty boring and a waste of time. i feel like this book could have been written in 100 pages and it would have had the same effect on me. the build-up wasn't even worth it.

there was some pretty relatable stuff said by Eileen but then her behavior just straight-up ruined the image i have built in my head. i know that there is a charm in fucked up characters and i usually enjoy them a lot but Eileen was so dull and shallow. 

as i've read other books by Moshfegh i can say that this one is not nearly as good as her other ones.