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

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rating this is weird because obviously I hated it. there were no redeeming characters, everyone's actions were incredibly selfish, and I had a terrible time. but like.. duh. the writing style was incredibly accessible and wonderful to read and I was somewhat entranced by our narrator's incredibly self destructive behavior. yeah this is for sure not for everyone but I think it's just an intoxicating and infuriating story in the best way.

I will admit I was a little disappointed everything went her way in the end? like I for some reason hoped it killed her or something because I maybe am a bad person idk
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