3.5/5: i have such mixed feelings. on one hand i thought this was really beautifully told and i tabbed an extreme amount of lines but i also think there was something missing overall. the ending also was so abrupt that im honestly surprised more people havent said anything about it (at least from what i’ve seen). i was also surprised at the lack of trigger warnings surrounding this on the internet because the depression, familial abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, and prob more i can’t think of was very prevalent and i dont think i’ve ever seen this recommended with a note about trigger warnings so ya! overall i enjoyed it and will definitely read sally rooney’s other books, im excited to watch the normal people show this week, but despite everything i don’t feel like i got a good grasp on the characters and i didn’t like the ending (though i can see why she gave it an abrupt ending)