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

challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Oddly absent of substance for a book about depression. 

Very dark and disturbing with no major realisations from the protagonist. Also the protagonist is unlikeable but also unrelatable - rich and beautiful. I feel this book might have landed differently if somewhat relatable in its characters.