Scan barcode
A review by ashhpipes
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
3.75
A terrible main character. Terrible person, terrible friend, terrible judge of character. How a white, affluent woman can live relatively safely at the absolute bottom of the barrel, with not many repercussions. The hatred for her was a bit comforting in that she also hated herself. Felt reflective of being depressed and hating my own self. Was almost trauma porn in way, in that it satisfies the itch of wanting to kill yourself without actually doing it.
Graphic: Drug abuse and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault