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

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Honestly not sure what to say about this one. I was definitely intrigued by it. The ending felt a bit off for the rest of the story (I mean, I guess we did see it coming but still)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Abortion, Cancer, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Suicide