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A review by rctexas08
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
5.0
Probably my favorite read of the past couple of months! I (mainly) only purchased this Sally Rooney piece because I absolutely love the cover. And starting it, I had not clue what to expect. But finishing it, I was literally smiling ear-to-ear, so impressed by how… simple the book ended up being. Mundane might be a better word.
This book showed the sometimes frightening complexities of human relationships (platonic, familial and romantic, alike) in such a nuanced way. You’re ultimately reading about two women and the respective men they bring into their lives. I loved all of the characters so much, particularly Alice, as they often seemed to be reaching for something that seemed so close but so far. They’re neuroticism, dry humor and truly normal-ass lives made them feel all the more relatable. I appreciated them. And from what we had in common (or THOUGHT in common), I saw myself.
This book showed the sometimes frightening complexities of human relationships (platonic, familial and romantic, alike) in such a nuanced way. You’re ultimately reading about two women and the respective men they bring into their lives. I loved all of the characters so much, particularly Alice, as they often seemed to be reaching for something that seemed so close but so far. They’re neuroticism, dry humor and truly normal-ass lives made them feel all the more relatable. I appreciated them. And from what we had in common (or THOUGHT in common), I saw myself.