A review by sowall
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

emotional 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

4.25

I was a bit hesitant for the first 50 or so pages, but then I loved this?

Rooney’s writing just works for me, and the character study is perfect.

We never reach a conclusion, because that’s the points. I can’t hate any of the characters but I also can’t really love them. Such a good novel.
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