3 Stars • McGlue by Ottessa Moshfegh is a novella set in the mid-19th century that follows the story of McGlue, a sailor who is dealing with a murder accusation. The narrative is told from McGlue's perspective, starting in a drunken haze, as he tries to piece together the events leading up to his current predicament. Throughout the story, McGlue grapples with his relationship with his friend Johnson, whom he may have killed.