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rookiestarwing's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
5.0
pikusonali's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5
Why are people so weird? What Connell and Marianne have for each other is more than just love. Because love is never enough. A strange relationship between these two teenagers and later young adults is laid bare by Sally Rooney in this not-so-normal yet addictive novel.
By no means is this a happy story, there are a lot of trigger points, some abuse, low self-esteem issues and the classic reluctance to accept love in life. Yet it captures the soul of a young generation perfectly.
What I didn't like: I really don't enjoy a book if the dialogue lacks quotation marks. It makes the entire reading experience a bit tedious. There are frequent jumps in the timeline and a lot of back-tracking, which will get some time getting used to.
Why are people so weird? What Connell and Marianne have for each other is more than just love. Because love is never enough. A strange relationship between these two teenagers and later young adults is laid bare by Sally Rooney in this not-so-normal yet addictive novel.
By no means is this a happy story, there are a lot of trigger points, some abuse, low self-esteem issues and the classic reluctance to accept love in life. Yet it captures the soul of a young generation perfectly.
What I didn't like: I really don't enjoy a book if the dialogue lacks quotation marks. It makes the entire reading experience a bit tedious. There are frequent jumps in the timeline and a lot of back-tracking, which will get some time getting used to.
t00b00ked_t00busy's review against another edition
2.0
I honestly found this one very slow and uneventful.
sassyyabby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
3.5
jenbruton's review against another edition
3.0
Gorgeous writing. It's simplicity is what stunned me. The characters were real and un-incredible, but that's why I liked it.
The back and forth timeline was interesting and I was grateful she always brought the reader back to the present.
Honestly, the unsatisfactory ending was also just right for this book.
The back and forth timeline was interesting and I was grateful she always brought the reader back to the present.
Honestly, the unsatisfactory ending was also just right for this book.
brookebonny's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sydlexi's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Genocide, Infidelity, Racism, Grief, and Mass/school shootings
i fear i relate too much to Mariannejosieclaraxc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5