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A review by duod3cima
Normal People by Sally Rooney
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
I am reading the book after watching the show a few years ago (which I really enjoyed) and it did not disappoint. I found the characters equally frustrating, infuriating, and relatable. The writing style (especially the lack of quotation marks for the dialogue) took a bit of getting used to, but by the end I quite liked how everything blended together.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent