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

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

a surprisingly thrilling read for a book with few characters, few settings, and few hours spent fully conscious 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, and Drug use

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Vomit, Eating disorder, Grief, and Cursing

Minor: Suicide, Abortion, Cancer, and Pregnancy