My Year of Rest and Relaxation

My Year of Rest and Relaxation

Ottessa Moshfegh, 2019

Overview

This novel follows a young woman's radical experiment in self-imposed narcotic hibernation. Despite possessing many advantages, including wealth and education, she feels a profound emptiness. The story chronicles her year spent under the influence of a potent combination of drugs, prescribed by a questionable psychiatrist, as a means to escape her alienation from the modern world.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in dark humor and psychological exploration.
• Those who appreciate literary fiction examining themes of alienation and societal critique.
• Adult readers seeking a provocative and unconventional narrative.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Year: 2019
• ISBN: 9781784707422