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Ottessa Moshfegh

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781529115727

Rs. 1,118

Vintage

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Lapvona

Lapvona

By Ottessa Moshfegh · Published by Vintage

Who it's for: Readers of dark literary fiction and historical settings

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh is a dark and atmospheric novel set in a medieval village plagued by famine, disease, and superstition. The story follows the lives of various inhabitants, including a young boy, an eccentric midwife, and a tyrannical lord, as they navigate the harsh realities of their world. Moshfegh's stark and haunting prose creates a vivid and unsettling portrait of life in a brutal and unforgiving era. Why You Should Read This Book A dark and atmospheric novel with a medieval setting. Features complex and intriguing characters. Written by a critically acclaimed author known for her unique and compelling storytelling. Explores themes of survival, power, and human nature. Offers a vivid and unsettling portrayal of life in a brutal era. About the Author Ottessa Moshfegh is an American author known for her dark and thought-provoking novels. Her works, including Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation, have received critical acclaim for their unique narrative voices and complex characters. Moshfegh's writing often delves into the darker aspects of human nature, making her one of the most intriguing contemporary authors.

Highlights

  • Set in a medieval village facing famine, disease, and superstition
  • Follows a young boy, an eccentric midwife, and a tyrannical lord
  • Stark and haunting prose from a critically acclaimed author
  • Explores survival, power, and human nature in a brutal era

Themes

Survival · Power · Human nature · Superstition · Famine

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Category Fiction
Publisher Vintage
ISBN 9781529115727
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000081433

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Questions about this book

What is the setting of Lapvona?

It is set in a medieval village plagued by famine, disease, and superstition.

Who are the main characters?

The story follows a young boy, an eccentric midwife, and a tyrannical lord, among other inhabitants.

What themes does the novel explore?

It explores themes of survival, power, and human nature.

Who is the author?

Ottessa Moshfegh, an American author known for dark and thought-provoking novels like Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation.