A review by mijtje
Normal People by Sally Rooney

reflective fast-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

2.0

This is the story of the on-again, off-again relationship between Connell and Marianne. Marianne’s entire personality is her trauma, but that’s still better than Connor, who doesn’t have any personality at all.

For a couple that talks a LOT, they’re awfully bad at communicating. This is a great book to read before going to sleep because even thinking about their relationship makes me feel tired.