A review by brotestantethic
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney

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

4.5

Surprisingly real. My first Sally Rooney and she did not disappoint!! The way Frances experiences her mental health and illness caught me off guard; it was very personal to my own experience. Riveting and upsetting. These characters will make you hate and love them all at the same time. You can feel Frances’ youth radiating off the page. Was pulled away some by the attempts to philosophize everything; I thought it worked better in some sections than in others.
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