beaneater
I can see why Sally Rooney is popular, her prose is fluid and well written, you can tell she is a skilled writer and knows what she's doing.
The backstory of Connell and especially Marianne was missing a lot, their absence leaves too many unanswered questions. However, I think the ending was great. Despite their deep connection, they were never emotionally in the same place, and their repeated missed connections make the ending feel like the right and healthy conclusion for both.
On the other hand, I found all the characters a little bit one sided, sharing the same voice and worldview. The political undertones feel forced as well, as if Rooney couldn't resist inserting her own views into what is ultimately a love story. In the end, all the characters feel like the same person, they are all Sally Rooney.
I can see why Sally Rooney is popular, her prose is fluid and well written, you can tell she is a skilled writer and knows what she's doing.
The backstory of Connell and especially Marianne was missing a lot, their absence leaves too many unanswered questions. However, I think the ending was great. Despite their deep connection, they were never emotionally in the same place, and their repeated missed connections make the ending feel like the right and healthy conclusion for both.
On the other hand, I found all the characters a little bit one sided, sharing the same voice and worldview. The political undertones feel forced as well, as if Rooney couldn't resist inserting her own views into what is ultimately a love story. In the end, all the characters feel like the same person, they are all Sally Rooney.