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Normal People by Sally Rooney

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irishlassofcork's review against another edition

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This book had some of the most awkward dialogue and then how does it end? On said awkward dialogue. *facepalm*

einhornflausch's review against another edition

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3.0

Hmmmmmmmmmm schwierig. Ne menge therapie für alle, und sms-flats damit sie mal wirklich miteinander reden.
Konzept gut? Aber schwierig, wenn ich die Charaktere nicht mag

casg_3's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

feisaile's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Loved the book and story! It was confronting and the detached storytelling really resonated with my own experiences related to the subject matter.

sophasreads's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m so conflicted in regards to this book. Beautiful writing and fascinatingly complex characters, however I couldn’t help but wonder whether the plot would ever thicken. I know that this book was not meant to be plot-driven, more so focused on the development of the characters and their communication, but I found myself a bit bored multiple times throughout this read.
I also found that the events became quite predictable closer to the end, especially Marianne’s childhood trauma manifesting through her love life.
Nevertheless, I was weirdly comforted by this book.