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A review by crazytourists_books
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
sad
fast-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
I have to admit that I stand with the minority for this one. I found it pointless. It wasn't deep, it wasn't weird, it wasn't disturbing. Not even dark.
It deals with depression in a very shallow way if you ask me. The protagonist, obviously depresed and traumatised (I'll go as far as to say abused), decides to spend a year asleep (by using all kinds of prescription pills) in order to restart her mind and get over her mental issues. And behold, what a miracle! The end was completely bonkers, as everything else and don't get me started on the psychiatrist...
It deals with depression in a very shallow way if you ask me. The protagonist, obviously depresed and traumatised (I'll go as far as to say abused), decides to spend a year asleep (by using all kinds of prescription pills) in order to restart her mind and get over her mental issues. And behold, what a miracle! The end was completely bonkers, as everything else and don't get me started on the psychiatrist...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Vomit, Eating disorder, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug use, and Emotional abuse