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

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A book about grief and meaning. Everything in the unnamed protagonist’s life is shallow and meaningless (friendship, art, her boyfriend, her looks, etc) so she resets, reboots—really does turn off and on again. If you see the world with that lens, and there’s soooo much, how do you carry on? I was really moved by the ending: Reva’s visit on had me surprisingly teary. Highly recommend.
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