Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Normal People by Sally Rooney

588 reviews

rachellen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

Admittedly I had watched the show multiple times before reading the book today, so I’d lacked the urgency to actually read it. I am so very glad I have now. 

The show does follow the book but I found it so much more emotional as a whole to read the words said between Connell and Marianne. Particularly, when Marianne says ‘most people go through their whole lives, Marianne thought, without ever really feeling that close to anyone’. Also - ‘Marianne, he said, I’m not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.’ 

The reason as to why I love this story, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it or the writing, is because it is flawed. The characters are flawed through and through, constantly making their lives difficult because of the intrusion of their desires and emotions and hate. This is what it means to be a sentient human being. That is why I love this story. 

When I found myself on the final page I felt panicked at Marianne’s coolness, particularly after a bicker between them, but what she ends with saying ‘I’ll always be here. You know that.’ Was probably the most devoted, unprompted thing that Marianne says to Connell. 

I could go on for days. But I won’t bore any readers of this review. 

Please read this book, indulge. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Sexual content

0live_tr33's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship

valeriedittrich's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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

4.5

i still haven’t emotionally recovered from reading this it’s been like two years

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual assault

cupcake8's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, and Eating disorder

danieben's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

emilycrowleyyy's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Mental illness

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Death

Minor: Body shaming, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

lauraharbo's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Bullying

emquartz15's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

A very moving read. It felt awkwardly, beautifully human. I enjoyed the exploration of connection, identity, and trauma through Marianne and Connell. The writing was both straightforward and full of depth, and the narrator of the audiobook on Libby did a fantastic job. Definitely would recommend this novel to others!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexual assault

hjb_128's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual content, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Misogyny, and Drug use

Minor: Death of parent

somills's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’m taking it a bit fucking personally that anyone thought that a rating under 5 stars was appropriate here. I realize that’s dramatic but I’m PROCESSING. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts