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Normal People by Sally Rooney
4.0
emotional fast-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

I enjoyed this much more than I expected to (as you can probably tell given I read it in 24 hours). 

At times I was frustrated beyond comprehension - why don’t these people just explain themselves so all their problems disappear?!
Then I remember what my life was like at that stage. Everything is new and you have no instructions. I found this to be a really genuine portrayal of navigating the world for the first time.