My Year of Rest and Relaxation
Ottessa Moshfegh
The narrator of this novel, after some difficulties in her personal and professional life, decides that she is tired, and needs more sleep. What makes her unique, however, is she decides to spend a whole year doing nothing but sleeping. What follows is a whirlwind of theory, thought, and adventure, all while the narrator is barely conscious.
This is a fantastic story that made me think, and has stuck with me for some time. I especially like the concept of going through a cleansing period to a state of rebirth. A must read!
GABRIELLE PRINDLE
Class of ‘21
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research major
This book is part of the 2019 Berkeley Summer Reading List. Stay tuned for more weekly posts!