A review by mikaelaw18
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A but slow to start but I really enjoyed it. The narrator’s brutal honesty that is riddled
with “plot holes” caused by heavy narcotic use
was such a unique way to hear her story. Her feelings are relatable and also jarring at times, illustrating the confusing and painful back and forth of mental illness. The ending was not what I expected!
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