A review by emchase13
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

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

2.75

Meh. Plot was cyclical, which I know was partly the point, but I struggled to stay engaged. The first 200 pages were well-written and I think shortening the novel could have saved this read.