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

emotional funny hopeful reflective tense slow-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

I enjoyed this book a lot, even though there were a few things I didn't like. For example, I found the first few chapters in particular to  be slow paced, making it difficult for me to get into. Although I like the letter and email format, it took me longer to read those chapters than the rest. However, what Rooney does extremely well in this novel is explore sex, religion, sexuality, and mental health. All very important topics to discuss. I loved Eileen and Simon's relationship development, as I think it represents a lot of modern relationships.
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