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

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-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

5.0

I rarely give any books a full 5 stars, but this was genuinely one of the best books I’ve ever read. The experience and perspective felt so real and not at all forced. It was very emotional and actually confronted them, and the writing style was so. like I don’t have words for it. The character is absolutely DETESTABLE but in the absolute best way possible. She’s a flawed gal, but what can I say. She’s just like me. I believe she is canonically a Gemini. Which is so obvious. 

This is a hugely important piece of writing and it’s so hilarious but in an intensely depressing way! 
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