This month, the film adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh's 2015 debut novel Eileen began its theatrical run. I had few expectations that the quirky and unique Booker shortlisted book could be competently adapted into a film but upon learning of Moshfegh's role as both producer and screenwriter, I figured it was worth giving it a chance.
The novel itself is wi…
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