Moshfegh is a penetrating observer of class and social mores. Sampling her sentences is like touching a mildly electrified fence. brilliant as was Eileen, Moshfegh is near virtuosic in short story form, and newcomers to her work would do well to begin with this collection.' - Michael Barron * Culture Trip * 'Dark, confident, prickling stories. Once encountered these characters are not easily forgotten.' * Bookseller * 'An impressive study of human vulnerability and self-deception, through which the reader is guided by a cynical and darkly funny literary voice.' - Nathan Smith * 1843 Magazine * 'Homesick for Another World showcases her mastery.' * Time Magazine (Europe) * 'A perfect showcase to Moshfegh's brilliant and sui generis mind. Her damaged-girl deadpan snark is second to none, but she inhabits other character types with ease.' - Christopher Taylor * Financial Times * 'She can really write and has a pitch-black sense of humour.' - Phil Baker * Sunday Times * 'Moshfegh's writing is cinematic - vivid, immediate.' - Gwendoline Riley * Times Literary Supplement * 'Moshfegh's powerful, pristine prose shines a light on the dark side of these characters Her endings are never happy, but they often contain hope - which can be more convincing.' - Christena Appleyard * Daily Mail * 'Moshfegh delights in exploring the seamy underside of life. She writes terrific, attention-grabbing openings, and impactful last lines that don't strain for a lapidary effect. She could become one of the most outstanding US writers of her generation.' - Peter Carty * i * 'The characters in this collection are an unlovely bunch but make for an irresistible read. 'Razor-sharp short stories.' * Zadie Smith * 'Moshfegh is consistently as sparky and gripping as she is inventive.

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