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

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Pros:
  • Beautiful reflections and highly quotable lines, as always 
  • Interesting POV shifts, almost cinematic 
  • Impeccable character development
Cons:
  • Pacing was slow even for a Rooney book
  • Gratuitous sex scenes
  • Not as attention-grabbing as I've found her previous books
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