Emily Coffee and Commentary's Reviews > Rest and Be Thankful

A quietly haunting work of social horror that explores the plight of those who give themselves away in order to care for others. Through fever dream prose that is as elegant as it is unsettling, we see the devastating effects of burnout, as well as the crushing emotional and physical expectations placed on caretakers and healthcare workers. Despite its heavy subjects and mounting psychological horror, Rest and Be Thankful is consistent in its message of empathy and the unrelenting effort to do good. A heartbreaking glimpse into the professions that are an endless source of comfort and care, so much so that their own workers’ struggles are unnoticed, to terrible consequences.