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A review by alomie
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this one, I can't say it was a perfect book but it was very good.
If you like deep introspection and really getting to know the thoughts and feelings of the characters in a book then this is probably for you. I enjoyed the way the book feels like real people awkwardly going through the motions of their lives, nothing perfect and not much in the way of gloss.
It's just how it is, how complicated platonic relationships can be and also non-platonic relationships. Also the way the dynamics of friendships and relationships change over time, by way of distance, time apart and who else is around to observe and participate.
I also felt that Sally has written a book with mental health that accurately describes what I have experienced with my own and my friends mental health. It felt real,and it felt as though it came from a place of lived experience.
My only criticism and take this with a pinch of salt, I did find the main characters a little bit annoying by the end of the book, not enough that it stopped me from reading but enough that I can't get behind the a book 100% and I'm honestly not sure what is was, perhaps it was my own frustration of them not seeing the whole picture, and being very self deprecating which was hard for me to stomach.
If you like deep introspection and really getting to know the thoughts and feelings of the characters in a book then this is probably for you. I enjoyed the way the book feels like real people awkwardly going through the motions of their lives, nothing perfect and not much in the way of gloss.
It's just how it is, how complicated platonic relationships can be and also non-platonic relationships. Also the way the dynamics of friendships and relationships change over time, by way of distance, time apart and who else is around to observe and participate.
I also felt that Sally has written a book with mental health that accurately describes what I have experienced with my own and my friends mental health. It felt real,and it felt as though it came from a place of lived experience.
My only criticism and take this with a pinch of salt, I did find the main characters a little bit annoying by the end of the book, not enough that it stopped me from reading but enough that I can't get behind the a book 100% and I'm honestly not sure what is was, perhaps it was my own frustration of them not seeing the whole picture, and being very self deprecating which was hard for me to stomach.
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts