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Normal People

Sally Rooney

Start date: September 1, 2022

Finish date: October 1, 2022

Why we're reading this: botm for September, which we will be comparing to illicit affairs, tis the damn season, all too well, exi…more
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Jul 29, 2021 Bex rated it it was ok

oops i never actually wrote a review so here:

i didnt enjoy this book, and i know lots of people do and thats fine. but personally, i didnt.
i think the reason i didnt was down to the lack of plot, however sally rooney is very good at character based books.
about 100 pages in it all became quite repetitive with connell and mariannes relationship and i found myself not beung able to continue further.

also: the lack of speech marks stressed ke out

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Oct 14, 2022 Grace ♡ rated it it was amazing

5 STARS
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I’m struggling to articulate my thoughts on this book. I almost cant tell you why exactly it’s 5 stars for me. It’s just a feeling.

Something about this book wrapped around my heart and settled there from the beginning. It truly felt so cozy while reading it’s hard to explain.

The first time I picked up this book, I barely got past page 30. But the second time (this time) I never wanted to savor each sentence more.

I really loved this book and these terribly flawed, realistic, normal people ...more

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May 05, 2021 Ester rated it liked it

A coming of age read - one where you don't always root for the characters yet find comfort in their true normal-ness. I often lean into romanticization and enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change - like being an observer to old friends you knew would end up together. Though the plot wasn't extremely engaging or unique, you read this story for people and it inspired me to rewatch Love, Rosie! I can definitely see myself coming back to this book for a comfort read or a rainy day, but f ...more

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Dec 30, 2021 george rated it really liked it

Shelves: faves

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. ok, let the record show that i LOVED this book. BUT I ALSO HAVE POINTS TO MAKE. sally rooney’s writing was a style that i was initially quite nervous about reading - in particular the no speech marks thing, idk i just didn’t think i’d be able to follow it well if that makes sense? anyway that was not an issue at all. marianne as a character was so completely and utterly bland and basic that it made me want to cry at points - but then she would do the most tiny, insignificant thing in the world a ...more

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