A review by andriaspyrou
Κανονικοί άνθρωποι by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • 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

One of the few books that actually made me feel things. I was able to relate to both characters in some ways so this made it feel extra special. The miscommunication between Marianne and Connell had me screaming at the book. Many of their problems and eventual arguments could be resolved by just communicating better. There’s so much depth in these two characters. You have to understand their past, their trauma, their way of thinking in order to get why they do things the way they do. Marianne and Connell in my eyes are two soulmates that never found a way to be with one another. They will always be in each other’s lives, but maybe not as romantic partners and that’s the beauty of this book. Two people who just can’t escape each other. The ending was so frustrating, not getting a clear answer as to what happens next but leaving it up to the reader’s interpretation. Do they or do they not stay together? Do they follow the same cycle again of staying apart and then coming back together after realizing that nothing compares to what they have?
I watched the tv show immediately after reading the book and it didn’t disappoint either.
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