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

dark emotional funny mysterious relaxing sad tense 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

4.75

This was a great book! As a mentally-ill woman living through the resurgence of Y2K trends, I've never related to a protagonist more. I saw my humor, detachment, hypocrisy, and desperation for an easy like in the protagonist.
The only thing I'd ask Ottessa Moshfegh for is a little more intensity at times, but maybe I'm a sadist
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