A review by rebekah_florence
Normal People by Sally Rooney

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I really wanted to love this book!! I had seen so many people gush about it on TikTok and YouTube. I felt like nothing happened in this story.  I struggled to wrap my head around why Marianne was so unlikeable in high school.  I feel like Rooney doesn’t delve into that, so I was left feeling like that was unbelievable. I thoroughly enjoyed any time Lorraine was present, specifically the portion where she
rips Connell a new one for not taking Marianne to the Debs!!
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I think I’ll try Conversations With Friends before I give up on this author!