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A review by sirius_essie
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
tense
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
3.5
It tackles grief in a beautifully human way, showing the shameful side to mourning.
Think unreliable and unlikeable main character who eventually changes.
Honestly I loved it, BUT PLEASE don't read this when you're in a vulnerable state.
Think unreliable and unlikeable main character who eventually changes.
Honestly I loved it, BUT PLEASE don't read this when you're in a vulnerable state.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, and Eating disorder