Description
In the bleak landscape of 1960s New England, a young woman named Eileen finds herself trapped in a suffocating existence, her days consumed by a dead-end job and a desperate longing for escape. Her life, marked by a profound lack of self-worth and a morbid inner monologue, takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a captivating new colleague. As Eileen becomes increasingly entangled in this woman's orbit, she is drawn into a dangerous game that promises a radical departure from her dreary reality. This novel delves into themes of obsession, desire, and the desperate measures one might take to break free from a life of quiet desperation.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2015
273 pages
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh.