A review by tintinmd
Normal People by Sally Rooney

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Well, when I started the book I found some of the descriptions, especially of sex scenes, clumsy and kinda cringey. 

But I think the book slowly grew on me.
The endless back and forth romance and pining got a bit exhausting just sometimes
And there were times I couldn't help but wonder at the heteronormativity and valuing of sexual-romantic relationships over others. Such douchebags they kept choosing ufff! But then, I did like some of the observations and descriptions in the narration - the offhand and slightly unusual style. Some of the thoughts expressed by characters,
especially Marianne and Connell,
were very relatable. Some of them gave words to thoughts I hadn't put to words until now.
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