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A review by soupygirly
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
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
2.5
I have never read something like this before. Annoyingly repetitive and boring but so captivating and beautifully written at the same time.
The last sentence left me stunned because I couldn’t believe that there was no other page coming after this. The narrator needs professional help and definitely not from Dr. Tuttle. I fear I didn’t exactly hate her though… in a way I kind of got her. Couldn’t really blame her somehow. For some things. The ending left me unsatisfied, as already predicted halfway through.
I’m undecided about recommending this book. The concept itself was intriguing, that’s why I picked it up in the first place, but it definitely could have been used better. After reading various reviews I came to the conclusion that it has the potential to change your life but it probably will not. Very overrated in my opinion.
Gonna take a nap now. ⋆⭒˚☾⋆.˚
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Abortion