Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Normal People by Sally Rooney

79 reviews

elodie_melodie's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

I am German and read the book in german so I will also write my review in german.

Absolute 5 Sterne für mich! Dieses Buch hat mich total gepackt und ich habe es in 5 Tagen verschlungen.
Ich habe die deutsche Übersetzung von Zoe Beck gelesen. Der Text hat sich schlüssig und flüssig lesen lassen und sich somit meiner Meinung nach nicht nach einer Übersetzung angefühlt. Manchmal merkt man das ja schon sehr stark und das stört dann oft meinen Lesefluss. Ich mochte die Erzählweise sehr gerne und fand es total spannend immer abwechselnd die eine und dann die andere Seite zu sehen und direkt nachvollziehen zu können, an welcher Stelle die beiden Protagonist:innen aneinander vorbei geredet bzw. sich missverstanden haben oder einfach aus Angst nicht ausgesprochen haben, was sie eigentlich dachten.

Ich fand es total gelungen, wie das Buch über Klassismus spricht, aber nie aus einer wissenschaftlichen oder soziologischen Perspektive, sondern einfach nur indem es die alltäglichsten Dinge der Charaktere wiedergibt. Das hat sich sehr echt angefühlt.
Außerdem hab ich es genossen, durch die Geschichte das Unileben zu "erleben", während ich in Zeiten von Corona selbst seit Ewigkeiten nicht mehr auf meinem Campus war. 
Die Protagonist:innen sind solala sympathisch, aber ich finde, man muss die Charaktere nicht unbedingt super likeable finden um die Geschichte zu mögen. Trotzdem konnte ich mich doch irgendwie mit ihnen identifizieren bei manchen Punkten. Die Gedanken, die einem mit Anfang 20 durch den Kopf schwirren werden sehr nachvollziehbar dargestellt.

Alles in Allem war ich super positiv überrascht und werde das Buch definitv weiterempfehlen!

Große Triggerwarnung für viele viele Dinge! Teilweise nichts für schwache Nerven.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Blood, and Death of parent

scruffie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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

Hit me like a ton of bricks. It's probably not for everyone, but it really resonated with me.

PS. I found the blurb to be misleading/non-representative of the vibe of the book, best ignore it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity, Blood, and Vomit

amelreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexism

Minor: Death of parent

maplekelly's review against another edition

sad slow-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

2.0

* Spoiler* 
While I enoyed the beginning of the book I felt it became redundant and unsatisfying. NOt my cup of tea.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexism

molliepop's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

Beautifully tender story charting two people's frustrating and intense relationship. Particularly loved Rooney's exploration of modern class struggle and the cultural/emotional role of literature. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual violence

pennym_'s review against another edition

dark 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Grief

deaqui's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Rape

shannonxvx's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Blood, and Abortion

sophie_larisa's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Pretty much exactly like the TV show which is one of my favourite pieces of media ever, just with more introspection. The only reason it's not rated higher is because I think the timeline can be a bit confusing and jarring.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence