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naff_tm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Medical trauma
literallysam's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It was my first book by Sally Rooney and I think I may have found my new favourite author- I absolutely devoured it and I think it's not so easy to write a review for such a profound book.. which made me feel so many things.
BWWAY is not like those traditional plot-driven novels and is more character-focused and introspective. It is all about the vibes and the profound, intellectual, and elevated conversations between Roony's authentic, flawed and imperfect protagonists. The book also ventures into a series of historical anecdotes and social commentary through alice and eileen’s email correspondence. I loved the emails- they were so thought-provoking and became an instrumental part of the novel.
It's amazing how well the author articulated the things that we all feel and the way we all behave in real life. Sally has tackled the complexities of the characters & their relationships with so much sophistication. I've read reviews about how people can't relate to the characters because they are in their late 20s but that wasn't the case with me. I felt this deep connection with them and could actually resonate with them- A LOT. The characters simultaneously crave and reject romantic intimacy and continuously question their own emotions and intentions. So their self analysis was so enjoyable to read.
There were times when the characters were a bit insufferable and annoying (felix ,most insufferable, A-hole character) but still they were so human that even then I could understand what they were feeling and going through and the fact that I could relate to them so much just made the book even more genuine for me. The author has written the most innermost thoughts in such an exquisite precision of details that it can't be more accurate. All I can say is that I'm not the same person I was before this book.🫶🏼
BWWAY is not like those traditional plot-driven novels and is more character-focused and introspective. It is all about the vibes and the profound, intellectual, and elevated conversations between Roony's authentic, flawed and imperfect protagonists. The book also ventures into a series of historical anecdotes and social commentary through alice and eileen’s email correspondence. I loved the emails- they were so thought-provoking and became an instrumental part of the novel.
It's amazing how well the author articulated the things that we all feel and the way we all behave in real life. Sally has tackled the complexities of the characters & their relationships with so much sophistication. I've read reviews about how people can't relate to the characters because they are in their late 20s but that wasn't the case with me. I felt this deep connection with them and could actually resonate with them- A LOT. The characters simultaneously crave and reject romantic intimacy and continuously question their own emotions and intentions. So their self analysis was so enjoyable to read.
There were times when the characters were a bit insufferable and annoying (felix ,most insufferable, A-hole character) but still they were so human that even then I could understand what they were feeling and going through and the fact that I could relate to them so much just made the book even more genuine for me. The author has written the most innermost thoughts in such an exquisite precision of details that it can't be more accurate. All I can say is that I'm not the same person I was before this book.🫶🏼
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical trauma
e_m_f_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
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
4.0
This is definitely the most… detailed of the Sally Rooney books but it is amazing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical trauma, Drug use, Mental illness, and Cursing
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