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Who else has a major gripe about the character of Bobbi? She reads like an extreme parody of left-wing militant feminism, and yet Sally Rooney - or at least Frances - wants us to take her completely seriously, without any of her views or her attitude being challenged. Or is this - in some way - meant to be the "point" - that Frances is completely accepting of Bobbi, thus revealing Frances' own flaws.
Phoebe I think it's the latter. In general, I think we're supposed to find them very intellectual but very young, thus many of their opinions and ideals have…moreI think it's the latter. In general, I think we're supposed to find them very intellectual but very young, thus many of their opinions and ideals haven't been challenged in the "real world" yet. My gripe about Bobbi is that she's too shadowy. Sally Rooney only seemed to be able to fully conjure her own avatar, Frances. So, for instance, we are told Bobbi is funny, but the book is devoid of humor. We are meant to think Bobbi is a good friend, but she does a lot of hurtful and provocative things and we never understand why. I think we're meant to feel Bobbi is as jealous and competitive with Frances as Frances is with her...though, IMO, Nick takes over too much of the narrative. (less)
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