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

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

A dive into the life of a troubled woman looking to hard-reset her life and outlook through medicated sleep. You watch her progress into full pill addiction and then turn herself back to her ultimate goal for self-preservation: sleep. Surprisingly hopeful ending and left me thoughtful on her journey. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Cancer, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death