A review by peachyprarthna
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i was ready to be disappointed because i had such high hopes for sally rooney. however, it did the opposite. this book is so intimate, it forces the reader to feel their emotions and reflect on the things the characters do -- and what we, as "normal people" have done ourselves.

marianne and connell are widely different, yet incredibly similar. it's a story that follows two people who are so deeply interwoven into each other's lives that when the other is absent, they indulge in the most self destructive behaviours to fill that void. slowly, you also realise the intense hold they have on each other, something that can never truly be erased. they have become a intricate part of the other's essence, never really leaving for good.

 conclusion, this was one of the best books i've read in 2022. i would recommend it until i drop dead. sally rooney's writing intimidated me at first, but it flows very easily and beautifully once you start reading.
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