A review by ellieoopsie
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

The book is about the main characters' interactions with eachother so you don't get lots of opportunities to get to know the supporting cast. It is a deliberate choice that really puts the two main characters under the microscope. The characterisation is strong. The alienation of university and transition into adult life if is well realised if a little bit fantastical; despite being about normal people, scholarships seem to fall easily into the two leads laps. This is a very slice of life book that relies on a character driven plot, but is still very easy to read.