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A review by scripturient
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.5
The prose is great and I liked the realistic portrayal of the anxieties of young adulthood. But I was just waiting for those two idiots to have an ACTUAL CONVERSATION and they never did. Nothing changed in the end. Meh.
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders