A review by janae_reads
Normal People by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Never have I ever read a book where I hated every single character, but still found the story immensely moving and emotional. 
Sally Rooney may not write likable characters, but she damn sure knows how to write about the existential dread and fear of the unknown that accompanies you throughout your 20s and the fickleness of relationships throughout your adolescence and young adulthood. 
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