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A review by erinastin
Normal People by Sally Rooney
5.0
(I was not writing book reviews the first time I read this, so the following review is based on my thoughts following my sept. 2021 reread)
This book is tremendous. I feel a visceral rush of affection whenever I think about it or hold it in my hands. Sally Rooney's characters are lost and in pain, and I felt the pain etch deeper into my skin with every turn of the page. I have a special connection to this book because I first picked it up during a very dark time in my life when I was struggling to justify the reasons for my existence. As cliche as it is to say, this book reminded me of the power of art: how it can wrap itself around your shoulders and say “it’s ok. I’m here. And I’m also hurting.” I will forever be grateful to this book and Sally Rooney for reminding me that beauty will continue to exist even in the darkness.
This book is tremendous. I feel a visceral rush of affection whenever I think about it or hold it in my hands. Sally Rooney's characters are lost and in pain, and I felt the pain etch deeper into my skin with every turn of the page. I have a special connection to this book because I first picked it up during a very dark time in my life when I was struggling to justify the reasons for my existence. As cliche as it is to say, this book reminded me of the power of art: how it can wrap itself around your shoulders and say “it’s ok. I’m here. And I’m also hurting.” I will forever be grateful to this book and Sally Rooney for reminding me that beauty will continue to exist even in the darkness.