I think that within this novel Sally Rooney has managed to capture the weird type of relationships (both friendships and relationships) that young people have. She absolutely has the snobbery of Trinity students to the few working class members in their ranks to a T (personal experience :)). The dialogue seems sparse at first but is actually just the way we talk I guess. Yes, a discussion of whether to TV should be turned off after sex is initiated does occur :)

If anything the book is a little too real in places and when it comes down to it do I really care if 20-year-olds get back together or what shit heads teenagers can be to each other? Sometimes I felt it seemed to overreach itself - not sure what I mean by that. Still, a very strong four stars methinks.

Recommended to anyone interested in exploring the lines between friendship and romantic love.