A review by kweekwegg
Normal People, by Sally Rooney

4.0

4.5. I did not believe reviews that this novel would be so entrancing, simply because I have little hope any more for trance-like reading experiences, but I have come to agree that Rooney's pacing and focus lulls you into a tender state of caring for the two main characters. It is a level of sympathy that I do not normally find in contemporary fiction, and it gives me great hope. Particularly interesting in this novel is how similar in age and experience I am with both the writer and the characters -- I found myself tempted to compare my own life to theirs, as they seem to resonate so strongly at certain dates. I'll certainly read try to find her other novel, and will keep track of her writing in the future.