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Heimweh nach einer anderen Welt by Ottessa Moshfegh

15 reviews

ericj32's review against another edition

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

1.25

Overall, the writing is simple, blunt, and erratic - kind of degrading to read.  Lots of sad, sloppy, angry people looking for sex or some kind of warped version of happiness (usually just sex, though).  Nothing really enjoyable or interesting about this for me. 
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zhazhadiamond's review against another edition

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dark fast-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

4.0

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meliacoletta's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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jillybooks's review against another edition

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

4.25

Moshfegh writes with such a distinctive, witty voice that makes each story gripping. Her humor and messiness of her characters were the clear highlights of the book. However, her characters’ “messiness” does not excuse the blatant ableism, racism, homophobia, and overuse of slurs shoved into every story. 
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minkler's review against another edition

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I read the first 4 stories, and couldn't go any further. Was there any point to the stories other than to make you uncomfortable and slightly grossed-out? Not an enjoyable read by any means.
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