Maybe I should try giving the tv show a go and see how I compare them. Not that I remember anything about the book so it’s probably feel like something totally new.
Maybe I should try giving the tv show a go and see how I compare them. Not that I remember anything about the book so it’s probably feel like something totally new.I thought Normal People was so bad. A poor version of One Day.
I hated the character of Marianne so much. A pretentious annoying pain up the arse. And I got so irritated with the predictable shite of gawky nerdy girl become so hot and desirable to everyone. Obviously that can and does happen but it was so fucking obvious. Also I hated the message that the smaller and thinner she got through misery the more waifishly beautiful she became. (Marianne Keyes also does this all the time with her female protagonists).
I actually far preferred the TV programme.
I thought the book was dreadful. So much hype and yet again, totally overrated.Maybe I should try giving the tv show a go and see how I compare them. Not that I remember anything about the book so it’s probably feel like something totally new.
I'd say they're both pretty good books to buy from that deal!I have such a weakness now for the Asda 2 for £8 deal so I have to stop by each time I’m in
Today’s purchases were ‘normal people’ & ‘Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine’ - I’m so basic I know
Currently halfway through the ‘midnight library’ and I don’t really know what I think of it so far to be honest. Hope as I get further through it I’m more gripped though.
You should watch it just for ConnellNormal people is such a strange book. It isn't that well written and I got bloody sick and tired of Marianne being every negative female trope going rolled into one. Just wanted to give her a slap. I bloody loved Connell though, I had a similar experience at uni where I had quite bad anxiety, so his story really did get to me and made me cryI've not watched the series yet as I just don't have the emotional capacity atm lol things always hit harder when you see and hear them!
He's proper fit isn't he!! I need to be emotionally ready and also watch it alone or my boyfriend is gonna be like u ok m8You should watch it just for Connellbut defo wait until you have emotional capacity hahaha. It is so much better than the book. I’ve rewatched it a few times now!!
No but I've previously read one of her other books. Apparently Prince Phillip appears as a character which is incredibly convenient!Has anyone read this? I just bought and excited to start it!
that’s a book I nearly gave up on numerous times, I’m just avoiding her as an author from now on I think.I read Conversations with Friends and that was also poor. I really don't get the hype around Sally Rooney's writing. I definitely won't be reading her next book.
I've read the Alice Network by her which I enjoyed but didn't realise it was the same author til you mentioned her other books and I had a nosey.No but I've previously read one of her other books. Apparently Prince Phillip appears as a character which is incredibly convenient!
On a serious note, I see her books being raved about in historical fiction groups I'm in. If I didn't have a huuuugggeee TBR pile then I'd be considering this as well.
love that about this thread, we don’t agree on everything but there’s never going to be any drama about being “right” or “wrong”I just love how passionate you guys are about your love/hate of normal people ahahah and the discussions my post triggered!. I’ll put it on my to read next so I can join in next time
Exactly! This is one of my fave threads on here. No blocking or deleting here if we have different opinions eh!love that about this thread, we don’t agree on everything but there’s never going to be any drama about being “right” or “wrong”
Oooo what’s this???Oh I’m so pleased, I got the new Jane Casey for 99p on my kindle
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