A review by maybreads
Normal People by Sally Rooney

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

4.0

It is very intense. At times I felt like a person watching a car crash unable to look away. Makes the reader uncomfortable. I'd guess that's on purpose

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Suicide