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csharp's review against another edition
- 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
- Although I rated this book 5 ⭐️ there is one identifiable flaw: NO QUOTATION MARKS. Sally Rooney you are truly insane for that.
- Note to self and any others who come across this review: If you were looking for a lighthearted cozy read, get this book out of your sight. This book has caused me physical pain.
- There is no way I can accurately describe the appeal of this book and why I loved it so much. There is no traditional storyline, I have a very real vendetta against Marianne the MC (but also I want to give her a big hug at the same time), and a lot of the time it seems this book is devoid of anything uplifting or encouraging.
- Yet I could not peel my eyes away from this book. The characterisation of Connell and Marianne is extravagant and all too real. Their struggles with finding themselves is a bit too relatable and their relationship is a beautiful mess that I could not get enough of. The way they understand each other and are connected no matter what is such a beautiful thing to see pan out.
- The end of this absolutely broke me. I physically winced and groaned in pain as I read the last line of the story:
You should go, she says. I’ll always be here. You know that. SOMEBODY SEDATE ME. I didn’t sob but tears were shed. - This book has greatly impacted my brain chemistry, I feel as though I need to own a physical copy of this book and keep it close to me always. I believe part of why it resonates so much with me is the way Rooney writes about anxiety makes me feel seen and is comforting.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
alexplore's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
bludgeoned_by_hail's review against another edition
- 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
And still most of all it's a love story. A very beautiful one.
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, Racism, Suicide, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
kasper_wllms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
annika_vanlaer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
mila_laureyssen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
kotahlotah's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Classism
callieg83's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
deemaaziz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
lecta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Bullying and Suicide