Scan barcode
mattypreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Just as an enjoyable of a read as I always knew this book would be for me. Gonna see about recreating this but for multiple years now that my friends are acquiring their MDs. 😼
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:
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
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
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
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