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A review by strawbert
Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
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
3.5
The book is written very well and has many great memorable quotes. As another reviewer wrote, Sally Rooney makes the mundane spectacular. I enjoyed reading this book very much but I’m not sure what I got out of it. It felt like the characters did not grow and that each chapter was the same thing over and over - which seems like the entire point of the book to be honest. Nevertheless, the book kept me interested to the end. I think the hype for this book is based on how relatable certain parts may feel. I am now excited to read other books from Sally Rooney.
Summed up: Attemping to strike a balance between hope/understanding/independence and misery/shame while coming-of-age.
Summed up: Attemping to strike a balance between hope/understanding/independence and misery/shame while coming-of-age.
Graphic: Bullying and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail