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

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

4.5

This one was interesting. It was mostly a stream of semi-consciousness from the main character, I feel like mental illness was portrayed well but maybe a little glamorized at the same time, but it felt like it fit well with the personality of the characters. Overall, I enjoyed this one! 
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