I almost am surprised at how much I liked this book. I went in with really low expectations, simply because I know people either really love or hate this book and was afraid I’d fall into the latter.
Instead, I found myself loving how real all of the characters were. Some of them frustrated me, I just wanted everyone to talk. Where the miscommunication is usually a downfall in other books, I feel like it was really well done in this.
All I wanted was Marianne and Connell to just TALK. They each went through such major things in their lives that affected their mental health. But that’s what made it real. I think cause I could see my own habits in them, it made me frustrated. It was refreshing to see characters who are so clearly flawed with no real redemption by the end of the story, but you’re still rooting for them.
The story telling in this is so blunt and in your face that it forces you to feel for the characters.
Funnily enough, watching the show actually made me love the book even more. Daisy and Paul really did a great job bringing Marianne and Connell to life.