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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read [and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did]
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Know My Name: A Memoir

Know My Name: A Memoir

Chanel Miller

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    this is kinda upsetting how i relate so much with Marrianne... girl.

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  • Normal People
    Gia17
    Jun 28, 2026
    Normal People
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 5.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 5.0
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    Finally, a 5 star read.

    I think this is the kind of book that I absolutely love, but wouldn’t necessarily recommend to everyone. Mainly because it cornered me in ways I wasn’t expecting. I related to the characters so deeply that I had to pause, take a breath and then continue reading.

    It’s a quiet book, just like most people say, so it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Nothing is going to shock you or make you think, ā€œOh my God, what’s going to happen next? Please give me a plot twist?ā€ It isn’t that kind of story.

    As ordinary as it sounds, this is simply a normal book. But it’s so normal that it becomes extraordinary. You feel relieved, almost as if the characters truly see you.

    It’s not a typical love story. It’s more of a journey of self discovery. At the same time, I think it’s a very healthy portrayal of people falling in love, no matter how messy or imperfect the beginning may be. It reminded me that we need to heal ourselves before making a commitment. And God, I know exactly how that feels, loving someone so much that you’re afraid of hurting them.

    Some parts of the book may require a trigger warning for suicidal thoughts.

    God, I love this book so much. Thank you, Sally Rooney, and thank you to my old institution’s bookstore for bringing this book into my life.

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    this is kinda upsetting how i relate so much with Marrianne... girl.

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    this is kinda upsetting how i relate so much with Marrianne... girl.

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    The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read [and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did]

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    Everything I Know About Love

    Everything I Know About Love

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