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"An Honest Woman" has me so on edge, I wasn't too thrilled with the writing, at first, but dear god- I'm scared for what might happen. It's a little too real with how old creepy men act- and I feel bad for her since she recognizes all of it, and is still in this situation (since she is alone).

Okay??? So this one at least felt "complete" but what was that ending? Genuinely I am confused. "I got what I wanted." - THAT statement is what confused me the most. WHAT is it that she wanted? more drugs? the experience? to watch the suffering???

I'm so confused of this story ending here??? He laments on and on about how much he dislikes his dead wife only to end there??? It's good- and well written, but feels entirely unfinished.

I have so many questions???? First off narcissist- maybe sociopath?? Is MJ even real?? I just.. don't know.

May this relationship never find me.

wow, Ottessa Moshfegh is really good at writing pathetic people- realistic people. This character is a little too close to someone I know (and HAVE to deal with). Though, if anything, I feel bad for the uncle...but what do you expect from someone so shallow?

I’m not quite sure how to feel about Bettering Myself? It doesn’t really go anywhere, but it’s an interesting peak at someone deeply hurt and not making the best of decisions to put it lightly…

“Bettering Myself” Already off to a great start- I love Ottessa Moshfegh’s writing. Relatable even when not- she writes people for who they are: disgusting creatures that put on the skin of being perfect.
And I’m already off-put by this main character having read Eileen.