Eileen

Eileen

Ottessa Moshfegh

Overview

Trapped between caring for her alcoholic father and working at a boys' prison, Eileen navigates a life filled with resentment and self-loathing. Her dreary days are punctuated by perverse fantasies and dreams of escape. She fills her nights and weekends with shoplifting and stalking a prison guard. The arrival of Rebecca Saint John, a beautiful new counselor, enchants Eileen, leading her into a friendship that pulls her into a crime beyond her wildest imaginings. Told from the perspective of an older narrator, the story unfolds in coastal New England during the days before Christmas.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy dark, psychological fiction.
• Fans of literary noir and unsettling narratives.
• Those interested in character studies of isolation and desire.

Key features

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 272
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781784701468