A review by nlucereads
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Read it cause of the hype it got last year on TikTok, did not know what I was walking into that much but overall: it’s a good read. Sad, heartbreaking, a little bit of some spicy scenes, and pity. The overall plot, the growing up and learning how to deal with your romantic relationships/situationships, is somewhat nostalgic. I feel like if you can relate to the shitty relationships in this book (I’m sorry first of all), this read can be very emotional. It’s a very fast read, nothing too dense or triggering imo. The ending left me hoping that Marianne finally lets Connell go.
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