Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Persone normali by Sally Rooney

921 reviews

my_a's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I didn't want this to end. I was reading it after having watched the series - the only thing I'd say is I thought the final lines of the book weren't as strong as the final lines of the TV show. I need to get a physical copy to analyse as there was soo many lines that just got me in the gut and expressed things within me I've never been able to recognise or express. Jesus Christ do I feel seen (not sure this is a good thing lol).

I read this (& watched the show) during the pandemic but didn't get it. Having matured I definetly fully appreciate it now and I'm glad I've been reintroduced to Sally Rooney's work ahead of her new book being announced! Now time to re-read her other books that I didn't appreciate before.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Classism, Death, and Mental illness

libellule's review against another edition

emotional tense 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

Her books always leave me feeling hollowed out and raw, but I keep coming back for more. She knows how to write about people and life in a way no one else can.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Okay I did not realize while adding the content tags that there were so many things. The book explores many issues, but I think it does so honestly and realistically. The characters are a little messed up but I feel that's what makes them real. Don't read it if you want something light and carefree.

alexisbee15's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

3.5

This story began as a wonderful and youthful tale of forbidden love, but morphed into a hyper-realistic reflection of life. This is not the book if you are hoping for a happy ending or tragic romance. It's somehow perfectly balanced in-between. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Dysphoria, Toxic friendship, Grief, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Classism

kara_h's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Alcohol

lauraloveslemons's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Classism, and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Drug use, Grief, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Blood

lugalante's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

3.5

The kind of dialogue that makes you think a bit and feel a bit.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness

sabrinalexis's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

jlblumenfeld's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

meenalgarg's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

mariabacterium's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Classism, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Dysphoria, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Bullying, Death, and Suicide