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A review by elizabethisreading
Am I Normal Yet? by Holly Bourne
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING
I did love this book I would say it is a good book for young girls I think the feminist tones are good for introducing various feminist ideas.
The book felt quite easy to read and I remember when I was like 11/12 seeing girls reading this and so now at 20/21 I am reading it and I can see the 2015 of it all.
Reading this book was like watching a pending car crash, knowing there's nothing you can do to stop it and it felt enjoyable and stressful in that sense, so if you're not into that feeling or don't like that vibe it may not be for you.
SPOILERS
Throughout the whole book I felt like I was reading some younger version of me in the sense of the idea that love would cure you and make you normal, which sadly doesn't work.
The interactions at the end between Evie and her mum at the institute had me near tears icl and I think I needed the hear the words of it not being my fault so it felt good to read.
When you're young it's easy to think boys and fitting in are all that matters which isn't true and also as shown through several boys (all but oli) can be severe assholes who just want to hit and quit so to speak, or just aren't ready, that's okay focus on yourself, your friendships and relationships with family and others etc, romance is not the be all and end all of life and won't "cure you" - the movies lied.
I did love this book I would say it is a good book for young girls I think the feminist tones are good for introducing various feminist ideas.
The book felt quite easy to read and I remember when I was like 11/12 seeing girls reading this and so now at 20/21 I am reading it and I can see the 2015 of it all.
Reading this book was like watching a pending car crash, knowing there's nothing you can do to stop it and it felt enjoyable and stressful in that sense, so if you're not into that feeling or don't like that vibe it may not be for you.
SPOILERS
Throughout the whole book I felt like I was reading some younger version of me in the sense of the idea that love would cure you and make you normal, which sadly doesn't work.
The interactions at the end between Evie and her mum at the institute had me near tears icl and I think I needed the hear the words of it not being my fault so it felt good to read.
When you're young it's easy to think boys and fitting in are all that matters which isn't true and also as shown through several boys (all but oli) can be severe assholes who just want to hit and quit so to speak, or just aren't ready, that's okay focus on yourself, your friendships and relationships with family and others etc, romance is not the be all and end all of life and won't "cure you" - the movies lied.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm
Moderate: Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism