A review by matthewa118
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a great book about non-romanticized love. It shows two very realistic depictions of people who love each other, but may not be the best for each other. I found myself both annoyed with and rooting for Connell and Marianne, which goes to show what complex characters they are

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