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A review by reader_in_the_meadow
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The 2017 contemporary fiction novel Conversations With Friendsby Irish author and screenwriter Sally Rooney tells the story of 21-year old Frances and how her interactions with her peers influences her and her life.
The book consists of a total of 31 chapters in two consecutive parts, acknowledgements and information about the author.
There is not much going on plotwise, since this novels main focus are the characters and their relationships. Still, the story that is there is very thought out and leaves only so many gaps that the reader can interpret as they want.
Like I said, the main focus of this novel are the Characters and their relationships. Therefore the individual characters are developed very thouroughly and do not lack any personality. Sure, there are some that are not as deep as others, but overall there is no lack of character.
I did find most of the characters likeable but there were also some I could not find myself to like.
Rooney's writing style has found a place very dear to me. Her prose and way of telling the story are very immersive. I love how she uses her writing to give the reader complete insight into the main characters thoughts. I think that her writing is a very unique one which gives it character and depth.
I can only recommend this novel. If you do plan to read this, please check the content warnings first like with every book.
The book consists of a total of 31 chapters in two consecutive parts, acknowledgements and information about the author.
There is not much going on plotwise, since this novels main focus are the characters and their relationships. Still, the story that is there is very thought out and leaves only so many gaps that the reader can interpret as they want.
Like I said, the main focus of this novel are the Characters and their relationships. Therefore the individual characters are developed very thouroughly and do not lack any personality. Sure, there are some that are not as deep as others, but overall there is no lack of character.
I did find most of the characters likeable but there were also some I could not find myself to like.
Rooney's writing style has found a place very dear to me. Her prose and way of telling the story are very immersive. I love how she uses her writing to give the reader complete insight into the main characters thoughts. I think that her writing is a very unique one which gives it character and depth.
I can only recommend this novel. If you do plan to read this, please check the content warnings first like with every book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Infertility, Medical content, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, and Domestic abuse