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A review by estheresr
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Look…this just wasn’t for me. The main character is supposed to be unlovable and bitter, but, yikes. Interesting depictions of depression, grief, and drug addiction.
There’s something morbidly fascinating about the wealth and privilege of it all. You’re both repulsed and maybe a tiny bit jealous. However there’s very little in terms of plot, character development, or meaning. I could see a different reader really enjoying this, but the crux of the problem for me was she wasn’t even fun to hate.
There’s something morbidly fascinating about the wealth and privilege of it all. You’re both repulsed and maybe a tiny bit jealous. However there’s very little in terms of plot, character development, or meaning. I could see a different reader really enjoying this, but the crux of the problem for me was she wasn’t even fun to hate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug use
Minor: Suicide