A review by rayyanmz
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

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

3.75

I found this book could help for those in needs and in the same situation of the characters. The email exchange between Eileen and Alice is something that I look forward in each chapter and their relationship seems better in the emails rather than face to face because they tend to resent each other and bicker but not in the emails. Maybe I see friendship as people supporting each other and be understanding, uplifting instead of bickering (it's allowed at certain extent not all the time). After all we are seeking solace from ourselves by extending our hands in friendship aren't we?
The self-indulge character of Alice as a mental health survivor, I observe the same from those around me and I think people that struggle with mental health issue should try reading this book as it'll subtly nuance their behaviours from surrounding people point of view. I'm not blaming them, the issue itself is particularly a challenge for them but sometimes they need to get out of their head to carry on with life.
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