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

dark emotional funny 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

4.25

This book is an exaggeration of what I feel like many of us want to do sometimes. Have you ever wanted to just pause life or sleep through it all sometimes? That’s exactly what she does. The main character was awful and unlikeable at most times, but I still found myself relating to her with different things. I was sad to hear about Reva in the end as well; it was beautifully written and sad, but not surprising. 
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