hilumin 's review for:

Normal People by Sally Rooney

2.0

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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this read felt like a slow descent into a dumpster fire. story started with great potential but never really took off from there, much like the main characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Racism, Pregnancy