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A review by ameronie
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really didn't think any of this was funny despite the book claiming so. still, this was an interesting rather quick read about privilege and trauma. I hated the characters but the writing was good enough to push past that.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Body shaming, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death, and Cancer
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racial slurs