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A review by chloek608
Normal People by Sally Rooney
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-New Adult
-Contemporary
-Character driven plot
The writing style was annoying at first with the lack of speech marks but I got used to it. I liked how the chapters jumped a good bit forward in time so we could follow Connell and Marianne for about 5 years. Nothing much happens really, I wouldn't say it is the greatest story. Although it briefly covers hard topics like wealth divide, navigating friendships and relationships, university, bullying, domestic abuse, depression and fitting into society.
I'm now interested to watch the tv show.
-New Adult
-Contemporary
-Character driven plot
The writing style was annoying at first with the lack of speech marks but I got used to it. I liked how the chapters jumped a good bit forward in time so we could follow Connell and Marianne for about 5 years. Nothing much happens really, I wouldn't say it is the greatest story. Although it briefly covers hard topics like wealth divide, navigating friendships and relationships, university, bullying, domestic abuse, depression and fitting into society.
I'm now interested to watch the tv show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide