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

dark funny 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

4.75

what an oddball. i saw people recommend this but my sister hated it. i borrowed it and devoured this book in a day and a half. is the story slow? yes. are the characters likeable? no. but it is very relatable. is it real. and most of all it is hilarious. ottessa’s writing is a mixture of eloquent yet funny and raw language. i reaaaally enjoyed this book. the ending left me feeling empty and i stood in silence for about a minute, sad it was over. i really bonded with the unnamed protagonist.