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A review by phatchopstix
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
always interesting to see into the mind of a substance abuser, which the main characters definitely is.
she is also unlikeable but you still find yourself becoming attached to her despite her infuriating personality.
she is also unlikeable but you still find yourself becoming attached to her despite her infuriating personality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Toxic friendship, Classism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, and Rape
Moderate: Body horror, Eating disorder, Cursing, Cancer, and Child abuse