{"product_id":"9781784877477","title":"My Year of Rest and Relaxation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Year of Rest and Relaxation\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the life of a young woman navigating the vibrant yet hollow landscape of New York City in 2000. Living off her inheritance, she embarks on an unconventional journey towards complete detachment, seeking solace in a year-long slumber.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs she grapples with her overwhelming sense of emptiness amidst the glamour and opportunities surrounding her, she turns to a dubious psychiatrist who prescribes a cocktail of sedatives. Through this altered state, she attempts to shut out the chaos of the world. What unfolds is a darkly humorous exploration of identity and isolation, as she confronts the absurdity of modern existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protagonist's quest raises questions about selfhood and the pressures of societal expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A poignant look at the emotional disconnection that can accompany urban life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsurdity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative critiques the absurdities of contemporary culture, blending humour with a sense of despair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A striking examination of the lengths one might go to escape reality.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated works like \u003cstrong\u003eLess Than Zero\u003c\/strong\u003e by Bret Easton Ellis or \u003cstrong\u003eEileen\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ottessa Moshfegh will find resonant themes in this novel, which challenges the reader to reflect on their own relationship with life and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482614292812,"sku":"9781784877477","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781784877477_front.webp?v=1765297612","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr\/products\/9781784877477","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}