A review by silverjennydollar
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Idealism without consequences is the pathetic dream of every spoiled brat”

It’s been a few days, and I miss Eileen. I want to know what she did after that fateful Christmas night. I liked her because she was an unlikeable mess. I enjoyed wallowing with her and rolling my eyes at her when it went too far. This is the kind of joyless holiday story I might need to reread every Christmas. 😂