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Violence
Some
Violence; a kidnapping; threatening situations
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
A lot
Heavy alcoholism; Eileen's father is a severe alcoholic
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Extreme self-loathing; body disgust; psychological darkness throughout
What this book is about
Moshfegh's 2016 Booker-shortlisted debut novel follows Eileen Dunlop, repressed and revolted by herself and her alcoholic father, whose bleak life is upended by a glamorous new coworker. Features graphic body horror/disgust, violence, and dark psychological content. For mature adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Heavy alcoholism
Extreme body disgust and self-loathing
Violence
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