Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

Conversations with Friends

Sally Rooney

322 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A sharply intelligent novel about two college students and the strange, unexpected connection they forge with a married couple.Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed, and darkly observant. A college student and aspiring writer, she devotes h...

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Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 76%
sad 31%
tense 21%
dark 18%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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