My Year of Rest and Relaxation

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In this darkly comedic and razor-sharp novel, a young, privileged woman in New York City decides to opt out of life entirely. Armed with a cocktail of pharmaceuticals and a detached ennui, she embarks on a year-long quest for hibernation, seeking an escape from the perceived vapidity of her existence. As she drifts through a self-induced coma, the narrative explores themes of alienation, privilege, and the desperate search for meaning in a world that feels increasingly hollow. Moshfegh's signature unflinching prose delivers a story that is both mercilessly funny and profoundly unsettling.

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