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

dark emotional funny reflective 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

3.0

definitely didn’t enjoy this as much as i expected. did find it darkly funny in an almost refreshing way - protagonist does a great job and being unlikable, self important and unhinged. unfortunately felt very predictable - entirely guessed Riva and 9/11 the second she was promoted in her job. An interesting ending though.