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Normal People by Sally Rooney

179 reviews

mxbluet18's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I don't know where to start with this book quite honestly. The characters are interesting, not necessarily good or bad, just somewhat unusual. And I found the timings hard to follow, but maybe that's just me. I liked the whole idea of the small town where everyone kinda knows everyone else and their business. But I didn't like how people could treat Marianne so much like an outcast just for being a little different than the social norm. 
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The book did a pretty good job of showing the problematic side of the relationship between Connell and Marianne, and how she would forgive him for anything and still go back even when she shouldn't. And it's good for books and media to show those relationships, and how harmful they are as opposed to just showing the happy and positive, healthy relationships because the other type sadly also exists and in seeing it portrayed. It may help some people to recognise it themselves because of that.
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I don't quite know what to say about this one. I liked the way the characters were written, but not all of their actions.  I like the way Marianne was described at the beginning of the book, but not her later actions and the way her relationship with Connell progressed. I know this isn't one of my more well written reviews, but I honestly don't know how to put my feelings and thoughts on this book into a comprehensive review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug use

maudsmeets's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Bullying

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Sexual content

amberrenfrey's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

gailsage_thomps's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Islamophobia and Pregnancy

ivybaggs's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-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

5.0

connell waldron i’m yes 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Alcohol

megmahoney1's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.75

Sally Rooney has managed to near perfectly encapsulate how falling and being in love in the modern era manifests itself. She depicts genuine, flawed human connection in such an authentically beautiful way. A depiction I found relatable to my own experiences with romance, as well as mental health, friendship, family, and searching for purpose and belonging as a new adult. The way she described the small, mundane everyday moments made this a truly immersive and beautiful reading experience. I loved Marianne and Connell, I couldn’t put this one down and I’m excited to read more from Sally Rooney.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, and Classism

Minor: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Drug use

raisinflakies's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Classism, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity

stupidforcupid's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Classism, Bullying, Grief, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Eating disorder and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Pregnancy, Abortion, and Fatphobia

leoniefnk's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual violence

Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Drug use, Misogyny, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Sexism

fantabuleuxse's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Eating disorder, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders