Ottessa Moshfegh

Ottessa Moshfegh is an American author known for her novels and short stories that often explore themes of isolation, self-destruction, and the human experience. Her notable works include 'Eileen,' which was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize, and 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation,' a novel about a woman's year-long hibernation from society. Moshfegh's writing is characterized by its dark humor, sharp wit, and incisive exploration of character psychology.

Books

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  1. 1. Homesick for Another World

    "Homesick for Another World" is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of various flawed and eccentric characters, each struggling with their own personal demons and insecurities. The narratives delve into the dark, often uncomfortable aspects of humanity, with themes of loneliness, self-loathing, and the desperate search for connection and meaning. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from small towns to big cities, and each presents a unique perspective on the human condition.

  2. 2. My Year of Rest and Relaxation

    The novel follows the life of a young, beautiful, and wealthy woman living in New York City who decides to enter a year of drug-induced sleep to escape her disillusionment with life and the world around her. Encouraged by her eccentric, unethical psychiatrist, she spends most of her time sleeping, waking only to eat, watch movies, and occasionally socialize with her best friend. The book explores themes of depression, alienation, and the search for meaning in a modern, materialistic society.

  3. 3. Eileen

    "Eileen" is a psychological thriller about a troubled young woman working in a boys' prison in the 1960s. Eileen Dunlop is a disturbed 24-year-old woman who is stuck in a dead-end job at a boys' prison in New England. She suffers from low self-esteem and is trapped in a toxic relationship with her alcoholic father. Her life takes a turn when a new counselor, Rebecca, joins the prison staff. Eileen becomes infatuated with Rebecca, leading her into a world of crime and violence that ultimately forces her to leave her hometown.