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A review by rory_coleman
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
I was definitely drawn in at first, it’s pretty disturbing, eventually you get tired of not having a plot, it is an oddly satisfying end? There are lessons to take away from it and a lot of hilarious details so I stand by 3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Eating disorder, and Grief
Moderate: Abortion, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Violence, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts