A review by lindseyhall44
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Sally Rooney is one of my favorite authors, and I loved this novel as much as her other two.
Conversations with Friends, follows 21 year old Frances as she becomes involved in a messy relationship with a married man. While it is not a traditional love story by any means, Rooney emphasizes the significance of connections to our identity. This book reminded me that growing up is more of a social construct and less of an age defining measure. Frances made flawed  decisions, as did the other characters, which really highlight the individualities and complexities which Rooney focuses on.  If you love in depth character analysis as well as a chaotic story of love and friendship, Conversations with Friends is for you.

*this is a debut novel, so pacing and writing is different from NP and BWWAY.
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