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strawbert 's review for:
Normal People
by Sally Rooney
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail