A review by dlsmk
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional slow-paced

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

3.25

Bruh. I have so many thoughts on this book and honestly I'm so scattered because I don't know why this is so beloved. Like I think I get it but I also don't know. And so I can't articulate my thoughts properly, which upsets me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Body shaming, Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Violence