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Normal People by Sally Rooney

4.5

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It shows intimacy in unusual way, not always doing it perfectly, but showing how do normal people function. What is more, it is hard to say "I like these characters" - you accept their flaws and way of finding attraction, but u cannot say you love them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Gaslighting