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befrazzledenby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Panic attacks/disorders
cuddlysocke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The characters were all pretty unlikable, partly because Penny saw everyone in such a negative light. Which could have been fine, unreliable narrator and all. But her character growth (if you can even call it that) came way too late into the story to have any impact. I was just annoyed at everyone all the time.
Sam’s feelings and thoughts made the most sense to me. He’s kind of a mess, and understandably so.
His backstory made sense. Penny’s, however, feels forced and almost like an afterthought. The set-up was there from the beginning but to me it felt flat, one-dimensional. Like the author put it in there for the drama. Yikes.
The only truly enjoyable parts for me were the moments where Penny and Sam talked to each other in person - there were some funny moments. And that both Jude and Celeste told Penny off at the end.
2.5 - I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, but listening to the audio book at least kept me somewhat entertained while I cleaned my apartment.
Graphic: Rape
tardigradest's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Racism and Rape
dai_renee410's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Rape
epeolatrist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Rape and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racism and Alcoholism
bussmanbooks3000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Rape, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
l0v3lu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Vomit
Moderate: Xenophobia
thatrandomdancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Racism
chloek608's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
-YA college romance
-slow burn
-Normal People by Sally Rooney
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Pregnancy
maren_hemsath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape and Abortion