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snoozia's review against another edition
this short stories felt very graphic and vulgar with the language, I couldn't tell what message the author was trying to portray through them. I might try to come back to this book in the future when I am in the right mindset to truly "get it".
jeremymorrison's review against another edition
4.0
Moshfegh’s collection of stories explores the lives of people that society would normally deem appalling, but the lack of condescension in the narrative questions the reader’s superiority
debbiemaybe's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’m still not a fan of short stories. However, these were interesting. This is my first Moshfegh book so I had no idea what her writing style and voice would be like. All of these stories are so mundane but there is beauty is simplicity. One thing I know I lack in my writing is attention to detail which this book definitely does not lack. All of the characters and setting and movement is described in so many unnecessary details but it’s so easy to visual everything that is happening. Idk. Overall, only one or two stories really stood out to me and piqued my interest. I wish I had started with a novel from Moshfegh instead of short stories to really appreciate her as an author. I rate this book as… mediocre at best.
franchescamcastro's review against another edition
4.0
loved how many women were wearing blue eyeshadow and how many men had horrible acne in these stories
unhappysisyphus's review against another edition
3.0
Not really my cup of tea, specifically almost all characters being fatphobic is a big turn off. That said, Moshfegh's ability of painting disturbing characters in excruciating detail is straight up unparalleled.
emma_m_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
Disturbing, disgusting, and yet I kept reading? The writing was amazing and I can’t stop thinking about it.
mayosonnet's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bw_rchive's review against another edition
3.0
some stories were slightly engaging but i ended up losing interest halfway through the book
ellenshoes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
conor_bg's review against another edition
4.0
I’m pretty sure this was the first book of short stories I have read. And it was great! Otessa has a talent for writing bad people from a modern perspective. There were some stories I liked more than others but overall it was a pleasurable reading experience.