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lexa's review against another edition
4.25
This book took a bit of time for me to get into… and then I was hooked. Drawn in my the drama and screwed up characters.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy
bookmarkplaces's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Forced institutionalization
lk3ssaf's review against another edition
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Sally Rooney captures interpersonal relationships so well, I love reading her writing. Her books always make me wish that I communicated with my friends through email.
Felix was a great character, he was very funny and seemed to be the only one asking any sensible questions. Simon had a kinda freudian thing going on, he needs to get over that and his savior complex.
Felix was a great character, he was very funny and seemed to be the only one asking any sensible questions. Simon had a kinda freudian thing going on, he needs to get over that and his savior complex.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Forced institutionalization
brynhayes's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
culown's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
This book, like any other Sally Rooney's, isn't for everybody.
However I cannot recommend this book enough if you're into her style. I've marked a lot of passages because they were either relatable or really reflective. It is also hopeful, kinda, and even though nothing happens in the book, it still amazed me and kept me engaged from the beginning till the end.
However I cannot recommend this book enough if you're into her style. I've marked a lot of passages because they were either relatable or really reflective. It is also hopeful, kinda, and even though nothing happens in the book, it still amazed me and kept me engaged from the beginning till the end.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Forced institutionalization
isabelgalupo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m a big fan of Sally Rooney’s work and this did not disappoint. I was very pleased to see her engaging with her typical topics of relationships, millennial ennui, genius, philosophy, religion, etc with more nuanced discussions of privilege and mental health than her last two books. At times, the email format flattened the character voices but all in all I found this to be a really thought provoking, validating, and engaging read.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Forced institutionalization
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