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Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
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In Eileen, did you enjoy ...
... a psychologically complex protagonist whose actions and perceptions challenge the reader's sense of morality?
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
If you were drawn to Eileen's unsettling inner world and morally ambiguous choices, you'll find The Vegetarian equally captivating. Yeong-hye, the protagonist, makes a drastic life change that unsettles her family, and her motivations and mental state are opaque, leading you to constantly question her reliability and the morality of all involved.
... an isolated, intimate setting and a claustrophobic focus on a single household?
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
If you appreciated the tight, almost suffocating focus on Eileen's small world and the close quarters of her home and workplace, you'll love the atmosphere of We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Merricat Blackwood's entire existence is centered on her family's estate, creating a tense, intimate stage for psychological drama.
... narratives where the protagonist's perspective is unreliable, leading to shifting interpretations of events?
Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller
If you enjoyed the unreliable narration and the way Eileen's perceptions color your understanding of events, Notes on a Scandal will intrigue you. Barbara's obsessive, self-justifying account of her friendship with Sheba leaves you constantly questioning what is true and what is self-delusion.
... stories that plunge deeply into a character's troubled psychology and mental unraveling?
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
If Eileen's psychological turmoil and self-destructive tendencies resonated with you, The Bell Jar offers an even more immersive journey into the mind of a young woman grappling with alienation and despair. Esther Greenwood's mental spiral is rendered with an intimacy and intensity that will feel familiar and compelling.
... a bleak, unsettling tone that exposes darkness lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life?
So Much Pretty by Cara Hoffman
If the dark and gritty atmosphere of Eileen drew you in, with its cold landscapes and pervasive sense of dread, you'll appreciate the chilling tone of So Much Pretty. The novel unearths the secrets and violence in a small town, maintaining a tense, disturbing mood throughout.
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