A review by liaandersson
Normala människor by Sally Rooney

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

I had seen the tv show, loved it, so wanted to read the book because well yeah I love to read. I was happily surprised by the accuracy of the tv adaptation every time I read a scene or dialogue that sounded familiar. Some things were just read out loud from the book and I adore that accuracy, because it is fucking rare as all of us know by now. Anywho, strongly recommend this book if you like contemporary fiction. (Beware of triggering topics before reading)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Adult/minor relationship