A review by sydneyann
Normal People by Sally Rooney

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.5

I couldn't put it down. They way the author described mental illnesses of the characters was so accurate for me. The characters need therapy but man did I enjoy reading this. It felt so raw and real.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault