A review by paperbagarsh
Normal People by Sally Rooney

dark emotional sad tense 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

3.0

The book is okay, the characters are nice but i found it lacked a plot and it just seemed kind of empty, its like watching someone discuss their feelings on social media. There are many trigger warnings to this book as well.
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I  like how marieanne was opinionated but it’s weird that she let so much pass in her partners. Its crazy to see her home life also have a direct impact on her love life. I also didn’t like the miscommunication trope that was slightly in there but i guess it speaks to different perspectives and how important communication is , i also wish we would know about where the characters are after the ending at some point. 

No disrespect to the author, I liked the dual perspectives, the importance of social circles, and just the writing (although no quotes made is slightly annoying, but they’re such a good writer that you didn’t necessarily need them to know what is speech). However, i just felt there a lack of a plot but in a way, its just the characters themselves, so I’m conflicted. This book is definitely a page turner, i was procrastinating simply things so i could continue reading. 
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