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

dark funny reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

I must admit I was purely beguiled by the aesthetics of the book cover into purchasing it, and from reading it I have come to the conclusion that its  content doesn’t ever exceed the dazzling illustration. The book is bereft of a plot, and I would have liked to have witnessed more character development subsequent to the main protagonist’s return to ‘normal’ life. The ending feels a bit rushed, and despite the book being relatively short some parts in the middle definitely drag on excessively.
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