A review by allytmacd
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
challenging
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really understand why Rooney is so polarizing, but I think I get her writing. As opposed to my criticism for my previous read ('A Lady for a Duke', Hall), where the characters didn't feel like real people, Rooney's characters almost feel too real. They are deeply flawed. Sometimes their decisions don't make much sense. They are selfish and boring and normal. They feel SO human. While Frances is certainly unlikable, I found her perspective familiar. Like I was reading a 100% real random diary. My only real complaint has to do with how unintelligent the dialogue makes me feel sometimes.