A review by fschulenberg
Lust by Elfriede Jelinek

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I really didn’t enjoy reading this book. It was intensely graphic in a deeply unnerving way. I do not recommend others to read it, though this is not to say that there isn’t literary value in Jelinek’s writing. Bought this book for 1500 HUf in Budapest.