#48 in Literary fiction
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
- 221
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
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About the book
My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a 2018 novel by American author Ottessa Moshfegh. Moshfegh's second novel, it is set in New York City in 2000 and 2001 and follows an unnamed protagonist as she gradually escalates her use of prescription medications in an attempt to sleep for an entire year.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.2 across 863 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 82% of the weight and the score stays at 7.4 — the Literary fiction average of 8.3 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 37 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 7.2 | 826 | 96% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“out of all the moshfegh's i've read, I enjoyed (?) this one the most but it's still just, meh. did it help to pull me out of my reading slump? yes, but at what cost? also, anyone claiming this as a “that girl” book has completely lost their mind. it's literally like saying “omg I aspire to have such horrible anxiety and depression because my parent's neglected me as a child and as a result I have no self confidence, can't form healthy relationships, can't feel an emblem of empathy for others and literally do not want to exist in reality because I have nothing to look forward to in life so wh…”
“I have a soft spot for abrasive unsympathetic women protagonists, so I should have loved this. But I also have boundless disdain for ennui-filled literary fiction, so I did not. My Year of Rest and Relaxation has a gorgeous cover and great title. Julia Whelan did an excellent job with the audiobook. The writing is descriptive. The characters feel human and real and flawed. Dr. Tuttle was my favorite. So irresponsible, so scatterbrained, so disinterested. I like that the narrator is so determined and decisive in doing nothing. She knows exactly what she wants and how to go about it. Yes, the…”
Frequently asked
What is My Year of Rest and Relaxation rated?
7.4 out of 10, from 863 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is My Year of Rest and Relaxation worth reading?
Readers give it 7.4/10 from 863 ratings, which puts it ahead of 0 % of the Literary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read My Year of Rest and Relaxation?
About 4 hours at an average reading pace — 221 pages.
Where does My Year of Rest and Relaxation rank?
#48 in Literary fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is My Year of Rest and Relaxation?
It has 221 pages — shorter than 86% of the ranked books in Literary fiction.
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