"My Year of Rest and Relaxation" is a novel by Ottessa Moshfegh published in 2018. The story follows a young woman living in New York City who decides to embark on a year-long experiment of self-induced hibernation with the help of a psychiatrist who prescribes her a cocktail of sedatives.
The protagonist is struggling with grief and emotional turmoil following the death of her parents and a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend. She hopes that by sleeping for extended periods of time, she can numb herself to the pain and chaos of the world around her.
As the year progresses, the protagonist's isolation and detachment from reality intensify, leading to increasingly bizarre and surreal experiences. Throughout the novel, Moshfegh explores themes of mental health, grief, and the search for inner peace in a tumultuous world.
"My Year of Rest and Relaxation" received critical acclaim for its darkly humorous and provocative exploration of modern alienation and existential angst. It is a thought-provoking and unsettling read that challenges readers to reflect on the nature of happiness, human connection, and the pursuit of true inner peace.
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