A review by nadiaherondale
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was expecting more, to be honest, while I liked the narration and the writing I hated the way dialogues where handled as a big monologue. Nevertheless I liked the exploration about Connell and Marianne's lives, personalities and relationship, I just was expecting for this book to be a favorite since it's so reverenced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Drug use, Death, Physical abuse, and Suicide

Minor: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent