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A review by literarytaurean
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 because I'm being picky. The only reason it got that .5 star removed was because I didn't fully buy Frances and Nick's relationship. But this is a common theme with Sally Rooney is that there's a lot left unsaid and as we've seen with Normal People, you can see the relationship much more deeply on screen than on the pages. So that part is lacking... I guess I still don't understand why they love each other. Anyways, the entire book I was just thinking about how I am like 70% of Frances' good qualities and 30% of Bobbie's overall personality. Add up that math and I think that's me. As always, Sally Rooney does a really good job at talking about privilege and class, that's always really good, and I liked seeing Marianne pop up too. It was so easy to devour- the only thing was that I still don't understand why those two love each other, but, I also can't tell if that's part of the point.
Graphic: Infidelity, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Pregnancy