Reviews

Normal People by Sally Rooney

emilyvictoria_'s review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book captures humanity and love so beautifully, leaving my heart aching. I love Sally Rooney’s writing style, the attention to detail is incredible yet so easy to read. She simultaneously creates relatable and shocking circumstances which leave me questioning everything I already know about the world. I love it 💖

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, and Blood

m_jkb's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

ryujinx's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

yasminal4's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

shelves_of_anna's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

meganplant's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

normalpeoplelover's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favorite book ever, the best book you will ever read

j_ennessa's review against another edition

3.0

⭐⭐⭐(3) stars!!!

I first read this book when I was just 14 years old, and now, at almost 16, my perspectives and opinions have definitely changed and matured. While I appreciate certain aspects of Marianne and Connell's relationship, there are also many aspects i strongly dislike. I really just hated the miscommunication in this book, and they could definitely benefit from couples therapy because... jeez but despite their personal issues and their issues together I still deeply care for them. One additional thing i'd like to mention is when i first read this book i HATED the ending I was like "seriously?!? that's it?" but now I actually really liked it, like knowing that no matter what they'd always have each other.

ratona's review against another edition

1.0

1.5

prefiero meterme cocaína y que me diagnostiquen histeria... o al revés .... (o cómo sea)

dicho de otra manera, no volvería a coger otro libro de esta autora

hopereadsalot's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25