imillan09's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A little glimpse into someone’s life
izysmith's review against another edition
4.0
I just love everything Sally Rooney writes, and this was no different. This quick snippet into the lives of Sukie and Nathan was short, but had the classic elements of Rooney's writing: unlikable characters with unconventional relationships and a splash of familial trauma. I liked this a lot! Wish we had a whole book on the two.
claureading's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i loved it and i’m giving it four stars because i need this to be a novel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent
samarakroeger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’m glad I finally read this! It became a mashed potato book because I didn’t want to exhaust my Sally Rooney supply or read it in the wrong mood or something.
Sukie, the narrator of Mr. Salary, is a classic Rooney protagonist. She has the darkly cynical self-deprecating sense of humor as Frances. Lots of insecure attachment style present, as well as the expected parental issues (Marianne) and predilection for older men (Sukie and Nathan are by far the most similar to Eileen and Simon).
Like all of her work, this principally examines the intersection of money and class with sex and relationships, all of which have to do with power dynamics.
Knowing that this predates all of her published novels gives some insight on how Rooney has evolved as a writer, too. This is written in a style very similar to Convos with Friends (first person with more figurative language use). The similes in here were odd and unique.
I wish this was a lot longer - there’s a lot packed into a small story but Rooney could have explored it all in a lot more depth given a longer page count.
Sukie, the narrator of Mr. Salary, is a classic Rooney protagonist. She has the darkly cynical self-deprecating sense of humor as Frances. Lots of insecure attachment style present, as well as the expected parental issues (Marianne) and predilection for older men (Sukie and Nathan are by far the most similar to Eileen and Simon).
Like all of her work, this principally examines the intersection of money and class with sex and relationships, all of which have to do with power dynamics.
Knowing that this predates all of her published novels gives some insight on how Rooney has evolved as a writer, too. This is written in a style very similar to Convos with Friends (first person with more figurative language use). The similes in here were odd and unique.
I wish this was a lot longer - there’s a lot packed into a small story but Rooney could have explored it all in a lot more depth given a longer page count.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Suicide
haileyldavidson's review against another edition
4.0
Sally Rooney I'm coming over to your house to cry on your doorstep until you write this into a full-length novel. I miss you, Sally Rooney please write a new book.
4.5 because this was so engaging and heart-aching for something so short, her talent is on full display here. I cannot give it a full five stars though, it is much much too short. The dynamics were interesting, the characters were phenomenal. I hate that there isn't more of this to read.
4.5 because this was so engaging and heart-aching for something so short, her talent is on full display here. I cannot give it a full five stars though, it is much much too short. The dynamics were interesting, the characters were phenomenal. I hate that there isn't more of this to read.
jessicaanduiza's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Your standard Sally Rooney book!
clarasreading's review against another edition
4.0
sally minha querida eu preciso de um livro 200+ pags disso aqui pra ontem!!!!!!!!!
jaydonreadsabook's review against another edition
reflective
sad
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? No
3.5