A review by leligavi
Normal People by Sally Rooney

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-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

4.5

Wow, this was a tough book. I don't think I was in the best head space to receive it, so learn from me...look at content warnings before reading. I found the two main characters infuriating and lovable all at the same time. I wanted them so badly to be together but also to never interact with each other again and to be better for it. This book made me feel a lot of conflicting emotions for sure. Because of that, it received a really good rating from me. However, even though I rated it so high, I don't necessarily think I liked it. It isn't a book I would have read on normal circumstances, and the content isn't something that is particularly enjoyable...but I think if a book can make me feel what this book did...it's worth the high rating. 
But SERIOUSLY LOOK AT CONTENT WARNINGS and think about what head space you're in before reading. 
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