--- product_id: 146751460 title: "My Year of Rest and Relaxation: The cult New York Times bestseller" price: "¥2013" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/146751460-my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-the-cult-new-york store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # My Year of Rest and Relaxation: The cult New York Times bestseller **Price:** ¥2013 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Year of Rest and Relaxation: The cult New York Times bestseller - **How much does it cost?** ¥2013 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/146751460-my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-the-cult-new-york) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description **THE TIKTOK SENSATION** Read THE razor-sharp satire that everyone is talking about... On the surface ,our narrator has everything you could want in life. She's young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate and lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like everything else, by her inheritance. But there is a vacuum in her life and she's got the perfect solution. She's going to take a year under sedation to relax and hide away from the world. What could possibly go wrong? Blackly funny, merciless and compassionate, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, is the perfect read for fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. PRAISE FOR MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION: 'The book that everyone is talking about' The Times 'Diamond-hard entertainment' Guardian 'Electrifying...compelling...Moshfegh's protagonist is an unlikely revolutionary' Vanity Fair Review: A Unique Journey - I just finished My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, and it was an intriguing read. The story follows a young woman in New York City who decides to embark on a year-long journey of hibernation through sleep and pharmaceuticals. Moshfegh's writing is sharp and darkly humorous, capturing the complexities of modern life, loneliness, and the search for meaning. I found the protagonist both relatable and frustrating, which made for a compelling narrative. The book offers a fresh perspective on self-care and the extremes one might go to in order to escape reality. It’s definitely a thought-provoking novel that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page! Review: The book was amazing and I received it in good quality too ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,981 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #321 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 22,873 Reviews | ## Images ![My Year of Rest and Relaxation: The cult New York Times bestseller - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ylfA0-9wL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Unique Journey *by P***V on 2 November 2024* I just finished My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, and it was an intriguing read. The story follows a young woman in New York City who decides to embark on a year-long journey of hibernation through sleep and pharmaceuticals. Moshfegh's writing is sharp and darkly humorous, capturing the complexities of modern life, loneliness, and the search for meaning. I found the protagonist both relatable and frustrating, which made for a compelling narrative. The book offers a fresh perspective on self-care and the extremes one might go to in order to escape reality. It’s definitely a thought-provoking novel that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book was amazing and I received it in good quality too *by R***H on 14 November 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐ the narrator omg *by R***… on 6 August 2025* Liked how the narrator explores the concept of alienation but after a few pages it really gets boring :( ## Frequently Bought Together - My year of rest and relaxation - The Bell Jar (Modern Classics) - The Secret History: A Read with Jenna Pick --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/146751460-my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-the-cult-new-york](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/146751460-my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-the-cult-new-york) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-08*