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a_mendoza 's review for:
Conversations with Friends
by Sally Rooney
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The character flaws manage to be both extremely boring and deal breakers for ever liking any if the characters. They all have very luke warm takes and for a book with almost entirely lgbtq characters, it really didn't feel like it had its thumb on the pulse of the queer identity. It's also overwhelming White and I didn't think the few instances of "self-awareness" helped.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting