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A review by lagoony_snail
Normal People by Sally Rooney
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
This is a sad look into the life of a hurt young woman and the young man she trusts. You follow the journey of their relationship with each other and with the people around them over many years. Harder to read with the lack of quotation marks.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, and Sexual content