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A review by annajoyreed93
Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
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
2.0
Mr. Wu? More like Mr. Ew, amiright?!
I still find Moshfegh’s writing style compelling, but the cynical and often cruel tone in this collection never pays off due to the short story format and feels purposeless. It was very much not my cup of tea, which was a tad surprising considering that I enjoyed My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Eileen, and especially Death in Her Hands.
I still find Moshfegh’s writing style compelling, but the cynical and often cruel tone in this collection never pays off due to the short story format and feels purposeless. It was very much not my cup of tea, which was a tad surprising considering that I enjoyed My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Eileen, and especially Death in Her Hands.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, and Homophobia