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A review by literarylion
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pros:
- Beautiful reflections and highly quotable lines, as always
- Interesting POV shifts, almost cinematic
- Impeccable character development
Cons:
- Pacing was slow even for a Rooney book
- Gratuitous sex scenes
- Not as attention-grabbing as I've found her previous books
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail