I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews for Normal People, and I’m glad I finally got a chance to read it.

This book was just “okay”. Normally, I love a good “BFFs in love but the timing is never right” story, but this one just didn’t do it for me. I found the main characters, Connell and Marianne, to be boring and immature at times. Their relationship was toxic and many of their problems could have been avoided if they just communicated. Also, I thought the ending was slightly confusing, and I’m not sure if they’ll end up together or not.

I did like how they were always there for one another when needed most. And Connell was able to work on his anxiety and depression and get the help he needed.

Also, I’d like to note that I’m not a fan of dialogue without quotation marks.