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A review by literary_library
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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4.25/5
This book was funny while sad at the same time. The unnamed main character is incredibly rude and hateable and I loved every second of it. My favourite part of the book was 100% the ending, where the main character comes out of hibernation and has a new look at life. She's happier, nicer and just seems to be in a really good place.
My least favourite part of this was the casual way the main character describes Reva's bulimia. Along with the use of the "r" word. I get that it was 2001, but it still left a bad taste in my mouth.
Another thing, I think that the last interaction with Trevor should've been more alarming for the main character. I understand that when she takes pills she blacks out and is still walking around and such, but I'm sure she seemed like she was on something (bc she was).
I really hope that Reva is okay.
4.25/5
This book was funny while sad at the same time. The unnamed main character is incredibly rude and hateable and I loved every second of it. My favourite part of the book was 100% the ending, where the main character comes out of hibernation and has a new look at life. She's happier, nicer and just seems to be in a really good place.
My least favourite part of this was the casual way the main character describes Reva's bulimia. Along with the use of the "r" word. I get that it was 2001, but it still left a bad taste in my mouth.
Another thing, I think that the last interaction with Trevor should've been more alarming for the main character. I understand that when she takes pills she blacks out and is still walking around and such, but I'm sure she seemed like she was on something (bc she was).
I really hope that Reva is okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts