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Normal People

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by Sally Rooney (Goodreads Author)

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Erin Just wanted to add that based on this book and Conversations with Friends, it seems the author likes to romanticize anorexia. In both books she makes …moreJust wanted to add that based on this book and Conversations with Friends, it seems the author likes to romanticize anorexia. In both books she makes a point to note the female protagonists’ steady decline into starvation without any consequence, only that they’re basically looking thin.

Idk, I really loved both books but this gave me pause. Sally Rooney, you ok, girl?(less)
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Could anyone recommend something similar to this book?
Lizzy Burton It reminded me a bit of One Day by David Nicholls 😊
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On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this book? I kinda want to read it
Allison Dubya A zero. I disliked this book intensely.
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Why does the author not use quotations. I'm having trouble getting past the first two pages. Do you eventually get used to this?
Krisz It has been in fashion for quite some years. It makes me feel like the authors care more about themselves and their artistic flare than us, the actual…moreIt has been in fashion for quite some years. It makes me feel like the authors care more about themselves and their artistic flare than us, the actual readers :(
If a book is good, there's no need to shout hey I'm different, is there?(less)
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Is this Marianne the same friend of Frances and Bobbi in "Conversations With Friends"?
Anna Hammond I thought the exact same thing, either that or the author really likes the name. Agree some similarities, both go to trinity college and the New York …moreI thought the exact same thing, either that or the author really likes the name. Agree some similarities, both go to trinity college and the New York connection but I didn’t think Marianne in Conversations with Friends behaves much like our Marianne from NP, can’t imagine her getting a pic taken with celebs or doing a puppet impression with a pair of gloves! (less)
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