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mj_tabbs 's review for:
Normal People
by Sally Rooney
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book, although slow paced, felt the same as a long movie that makes you feel as if you’ve lived a second life. Rooney isn’t afraid to, in-depth, describe these main characters’ thought and experiences, no matter how ashamed we would be to understand them. This romance is gut-retching in its relatability and brutal truth. A slow-read that keeps you entranced.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol