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annchmn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an interesting look l the way Marianne and Connell both navigated school coming from different backgrounds, but the rest irked me.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Vomit
shiveryteacup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
chantalbech's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
steph_phanie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have seen the complaints about how all the back and forth, uncertainty, and pain could have been avoided if the two had just had a proper conversation, but not only do I think that was an impossible option for these characters, it was also beside the point. I felt the story was less about them as a romantic couple and more about them as individuals moving through their own trauma, presumptions, and societal expectations as they left childhood and became adults. The categorization of their relationship, as such, was just one part of this journey.
Normal People has many layers to it, and Rooney uses that space to comment on social norms, class division, self-worth, and bonds of all sorts. I was particularly moved by the stark contrast between the main characters' mothers, and could probably talk at length about this alone.
There is quite a gloom that settles over the story, and several triggering topics are portrayed in detail, so read with caution. But for those who love a good contemplative character study and don't mind unease, I think you will also appreciate the beauty of Normal People.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
vanesst's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
jameserinoreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Alcohol
aleilvandrea'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
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: War
sailorpisces'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, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Child abuse
jordan_noel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don’t think Connell and Marianne are good people and they’re not always good friends. Luckily, they still care about each other and help each other right before saving might not be possible anymore. Maybe we can’t ask for more than that in normal people. That’s just who we are, and that’s the best we’re going to get.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
arieljade21's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail