Reviews

내 휴식과 이완의 해 by Ottessa Moshfegh

thefantasticalworldofsara's review against another edition

4.0

You know when a car accident happens and people slow down to see what happened? This is what reading "My Year of Rest" felt like. It felt like watching a trainwreck happen in real time.

When I had first heard of this book I thought it was non-fiction because of the title but it's about a main character (who we never learn the name of) who decides that the best way to solve their problems is to try and sleep through a year. Maybe this sounds like a boring concept but when I started to read the first few pages when I picked it up at the library I couldn't put it down.

It talks about sleep of course, but also art and privilege and time. One of my favourite quotes is this one:

"'It's not about the men, Women are so judgmental. They're always comparing.'

'But why do you care? It's not a contest'

'Yes, it is. You just can't see it because you're always the winner'"

This book won't be for everyone but I would still recommend people give it a try.

Warning, features/talks about: Depression, eating disorders, drug use

ps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. #IndigoEmployee

gracemcbee's review against another edition

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

2.0

wtf. The main character is literally psychotic & deeply troubled & a terrible friend. I wanted to stop reading so many times but I kept going since the book is so short. 

dreabs's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

garirp's review against another edition

dark 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

3.25

aamysshort's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

twj483's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

taylorsikich's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

4.0

kivt's review against another edition

3.0

well written but pointless. doesn’t ever get beyond rich people problems. the end seems gratuitous. still enjoyable to read.

menagerie_of's review against another edition

dark 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcohol and Abortion

ziggers's review against another edition

dark 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

4.0