A review by nono2l
Normal People by Sally Rooney

reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

First time reading a Salley Rooney book and honestly I must say I'm a bit let down. People that like this book are valid but it was so difficult for me to like this book. I liked a bit of it but I really disliked the miscommunication trope. I saw videos of people talking about it highly and it feels weird that I don't feel the same way about the book.

A lot of people hardly made mention of Marianne's possible eating disorder?? is it just me? There were multiple instances in the book where her habits was alarming.

I don't find this a tragic love story or a story about "normal people" because if they had talked, things would have worked out.

there were still good things about this book but I'll keep an eye out for her other works as well.