I N C L U D E S A F F I L I A T E L I N K S
Title: Normal PeopleAuthor: Sally Rooney
Published: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 288
Rating: 4/5
Summary:
This is the story of Connell and Marianne, who grew up in the same town and are vastly different from one another, but they have a connection, one that follows them through their years at college.
Review:
This is one of the most intense books I think I've ever read.
This book has some of the most interesting characters I think I've ever read about in a really long time. The relationship between the two main characters is incredibly complex, fascinating and maddening. It's quite emotional to see these two people go on this journey.
The writing is excellent throughout most of the book and there are certain phrases that hit you right in the gut. It's almost overwhelming how intimate and private this book feels, like you're getting to look at something you're not supposed to look at (which of course makes you want to look at it).
Although I think this book is one of the most interesting books I've read in a good while, there is a little part of me that also found it a little frustrating because I often just wanted to shake the characters and scream "Just talk to each other!", but perhaps that's just because I was so invested in them. Overall though, I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who likes contemporary literary fiction. It's also a great one to read alongside someone else and discuss!
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