Normal People by Sally Rooney Book Review

Book Title: Normal People

Author: Sally Rooney

My Rating: 2*

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Publication Date: 28/08/18

Genre(s): Contemporary/ Literary Fiction

Pages: 266

Format Read: Paperback

Trigger Warnings: Depression, slight mentions of suicide, physical and mental abuse

Goodreads: At school Connell and Marianne pretend not to know each other. He’s popular and well-adjusted, star of the school soccer team while she is lonely, proud, and intensely private. But when Connell comes to pick his mother up from her housekeeping job at Marianne’s house, a strange and indelible connection grows between the two teenagers—one they are determined to conceal.

A year later, they’re both studying at Trinity College in Dublin. Marianne has found her feet in a new social world while Connell hangs at the sidelines, shy and uncertain. Throughout their years in college, Marianne and Connell circle one another, straying toward other people and possibilities but always magnetically, irresistibly drawn back together. Then, as she veers into self-destruction and he begins to search for meaning elsewhere, each must confront how far they are willing to go to save the other.

#NetgalleyLibrary Readathon TBR

Hello! Here is my TBR for the #NetgalleyLibrary readathon hosted by Anniek and Hâf. This is the perfect timing for a Netgalley readathon as I am VERY behind on my ratio and this has given me the push I needed to get a few more books read and reivewed! There are 7 challenges that I have also taken into account although I have combined some to shorten the load.

Books/Series to Read in Isolation

Hello!

I know this is a really strange time for all of us staying home and trying to stay sane but reading has been a big help for me and I'm sure it is helping a lot of you too! Today's post is a selection of books and series that may be worth digging into to escape from reality for a little while whether they are a new read or a re-read for you.

1. Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling

Now is the perfect time to re-read or jump in as a first timer into the 7 book long series of the incredible story of Harry Potter! I first read these books years ago when I was a lot younger and I am really tempted to re-immerse myself in this brilliant story of magic. If you don't want to commit to 7 books you could always watch the films!