tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post4196599214627460380..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: Normal People by Sally RooneyBronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-45734709453715545942019-03-27T19:03:58.480+11:002019-03-27T19:03:58.480+11:00You are such a romantic....just like Jane Austen!
...You are such a romantic....just like Jane Austen!<br />Jess Kidd's book is so entertaining with some relief: <br />a series of Irish saints that only the narrator Maud...can see! NancyElinhttps://nancyelin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-45597656055186094552019-03-27T09:29:36.627+11:002019-03-27T09:29:36.627+11:00One of my colleagues doesn't get why I love th...One of my colleagues doesn't get why I love this book either.<br /><br />I think she captured the angsty nature of young love perfectly - the insecurity, the excitement, the push and pull of individual needs and wants - the societal expectations, the pitfalls and dangers. I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did. As I said, above, it touched a very old part of my own memories and experience about experimenting with young love. <br /><br />I read for connection and a sense of belonging and understanding. I felt like I got that here. <br />I hope you find it with Jess Kidd :-) Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-6678940468093311442019-03-27T04:38:37.994+11:002019-03-27T04:38:37.994+11:00Well, Brona...I can't agree with you on this b...Well, Brona...I can't agree with you on this book.<br />I must be too old for Rooney's millennial world.<br />I read the book because I had to.<br />I wanted to complete shortlist for Kerry Group Best Irish Novel of 2019.<br />Winner will be announced 29th May 2019.<br />I'm reading The Hoarder by Jess Kidd...and after just 3 chapters I've<br />had more reading pleasure than I did with Rooney's entire book!<br />C'es la vie!<br />NancyElinhttps://nancyelin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-82869972936517534932018-12-14T11:17:45.198+11:002018-12-14T11:17:45.198+11:00I can see why some people would find it a challeng...I can see why some people would find it a challenging read. The relationship is fraught with angst and various mental health issues are explored. But if you loved A Little Life you will love this.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-68923105096770465142018-12-14T10:22:16.138+11:002018-12-14T10:22:16.138+11:00This book is getting such contrasting reviews! I m...This book is getting such contrasting reviews! I may need to just read it myself and see what I think!Theresa Smith Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512281965948873766noreply@blogger.com