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

reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

listen it was perfect without the final chapter. everyone knows about
9/11, i didn't need the _obvious_ reminder of Reva's destiny.


loved the pace and the chaotic nature of the main character, she's so self absorbed it's exhausting but that's the point. depression makes you believe you're the only person who knows how to suffer.