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

dark tense medium-paced

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

1.5

It was written well, but honestly, I just didn't enjoy it. To say the main character is unlikable is an understatement. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Ableism, Cancer, and Abortion