A review by versmonesprit
McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It’s hard to believe this is a debut, as I feel this might be Moshfegh’s absolute best work. It’s not an exaggeration when I say literary history will laud McGlue as a modern classic.

It’s equally hard to write a review for a perfect work, so I’ll just mention how this is a feverish, hazy book with a most cathartic ending. A must read for everyone.