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A review by seastheday
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
What the heck was that?? I’m left with open ended disappointment. There was an arc that just turned into a circle.
It was quite literally:
- conversations with friends
- petulant, privileged people
- no growth
- unlikable characters (I marginally liked Bobbi & that’s it)
- each character was self-centered & looking inward toward themselves then reflecting on their past. This should lead to them making different decisions but really they just went back to old patterns.
I purposefully did the audiobook because I didn’t want to deal with the lack of quotations.
I have not decided if I liked this book. I’ll give it a three for now & reflect later. (10/28)
It was quite literally:
- conversations with friends
- petulant, privileged people
- no growth
- unlikable characters (I marginally liked Bobbi & that’s it)
- each character was self-centered & looking inward toward themselves then reflecting on their past. This should lead to them making different decisions but really they just went back to old patterns.
I purposefully did the audiobook because I didn’t want to deal with the lack of quotations.
I have not decided if I liked this book. I’ll give it a three for now & reflect later. (10/28)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Drug use, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry