Jacob
original rating: 4.25 ⭐
Recently I was craving Moshfegh's writing, especially after I read Eileen a few months ago, and absolutely devoured it. So I decided to reread My Year of Rest and Relaxation!
I loved it even more than the first time. This novel is about a pretty young woman who wants to take a year of rest. And she will sleep for that year by taking heavy sleeping drugs. Ottessa's masterpiece is a slice of life, low plot story of a girl on her journey to “self-care”. Moshfegh's writing is hypnotic and beautiful. She makes me cackle reading this unnamed character's expedition. Another 5 Star read from this author!
new rating: 5 ⭐
WOW. I didn't expect a YA Sci-Fi novel to blow me away like this one did. Scythe is a book about a dystopian society where death is only possible through special people who pick and choose their victims. The characters are so real and raw. The actual world building is so easy to understand, but so complex and beautiful. I can't wait to read the next book.
4.75 stars
