Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh I loved how this book slowly introduced what happened. It is a character- driven book. Elaine is twenty-four years old, living at home with her alcoholic father after the death of her mother, and working at a juvenile prison for boys during the 1960's. Elaine sometimes made me uncomfortable with her neuroticism of her thoughts, obsessions, self-absorbed issues, and actions. Elaine's story slowly unfolds, keeping me interested in what could possibly happen to make her leave. Elaine is an unforgettable character that you may not like at all. If you liked The Girl on the Train , this book could be your cup of tea. I think Elaine is a more reliable narrator than Rachel but that is not really saying much here. Both will earn your distaste. Another book that this somewhat reminds me of is Wetlands by Charlotte Roche. Again, I like Elaine more than Helen there. Read all these books to be shocked, disgusted, and see females in a truer light.











