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Ryleebirdee OP t1_j2ep9sp wrote
Reply to comment by bluebelle236 in My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh by Ryleebirdee
If anything, this book made me kinda ~depressed~ and I say that very loosely. Seeing how bad the main character got was just upsetting, especially if you are someone who struggles yourself. Hence why I was so tempted to stop reading it hahaha but I sadly assumed there would be a “breakthrough” moment for both the MC and my own mental sake
Ryleebirdee OP t1_j2enxyo wrote
Reply to comment by Nizamark in My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh by Ryleebirdee
Hmmm maybe I’ll check it out. I’m in need of a new book now
Ryleebirdee OP t1_j2enwjo wrote
Reply to comment by bluebelle236 in My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh by Ryleebirdee
If my DNF you mean “did not finish” than don’t worry. You really didn’t miss anything. I was so tempted to stop reading it as well. But I was holding out thinking something will come of it…but nope
Ryleebirdee OP t1_j2eh0s2 wrote
Reply to comment by 0_0moon0_0 in My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh by Ryleebirdee
Right! I don’t understand why this book was so hyped up? Sure, it was a quick read but mainly because it was so bizarre that the main character was such a wreck.
Logically, the book doesn’t even make sense. How can someone go 6 months only drinking water every 3 days? Wouldn’t you, idk, die? Lol
Also her drug use is wild. I’m really surprised she didn’t overdose.
The only thing I can get from this book is, don’t take your loved ones for granted. She obviously took Reva for granted, then she dies.
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Ryleebirdee t1_j1o4bae wrote
Reply to Enjoying my first Christmas in Baltimore :) by Das1tMane
The fact that he didn’t dress up as the grinch really pisses me off smh
Ryleebirdee OP t1_j2f4qgx wrote
Reply to comment by Primary-Initiative52 in My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh by Ryleebirdee
Oh yes for sure. It’s definitely not intended for a treatment of any sort. I just found it a hard read and triggering.
Edit: Maybe I should just take it more lighty though and perhaps I would have found it more comical and enjoyable bc as you point out, it’s just a fiction book. Good point!