sophafie 's review for:

Normal People by Sally Rooney

3.5

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I would have appreciated the book more if I read it while I was in a better place mentally. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Classism