A review by 236girls
Normal People by Sally Rooney

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

2.25

ehonestly i didn't really get it, it just felt like a very long winded back and forth for me for most of it until i talked about it with my boyfriend who said that therapy is just getting worse and better and worse again and i kinda got it? her writing is still really gripping and sharp and witty to read so i was okay w not really liking these characters. also the commentary on their race and class and smartness was cool and tied in well! but overall idk this just didnt do it for me im sorry sally rooney stans