When we start reading a book, watching a show or a movie, we cannot help but wondering if the thing, which we are going to consume, will meet our expectations. I am not certain if this is something good or bad, but I try to build my own attitude toward things and to not relate it to other factors. It other words, basing my judgement on my own thoughts and feelings. Not always successfully, though. But I read a book not so long ago and my expectations about it were pretty low. This fact was a reason why I ended up enjoying that novel very much.
The novel I am talking about is called "Normal People" by Sally Pooney. It was definitely overhyped. There were plenty of different reviews and posts about it, when the book was just published. The critics were enamoured by the Rooney's work. Unlike the readers, who seemed to be quite disappointed after experts' reviews.
Moreover, some of my acquaintances found the book overrated. It was so funny when I realised that I like it. I am not sure how to describe my feelings, but reading this novel was like a relief. I felt like I am floating through the words, such a good condition.
Finally, now I believe that there hardly exist an object of art that is 100 % bad or good. It is all up to your point of view and personality.
Hi Bota, I could help you tidy up your written English
Great post! Have you seen the TV Show for Normal People? It's incredible, so I definitely want to read the book soon. Your English is very good, but I've put my corrections if you want to take a look :)
A great observation! We are all very different people and while product reviews are helpful, they can't quite paint the whole picture! It always feels wonderful to read a good book.
I read 'Normal People' before all the hype. Honestly, when I finished reading the book I didn't feel very satisfied, and to this day I don't really remember the plot which says a lot about my experience. However, I really enjoyed 'Conversations with Friends' by Sally Rooney. I highly recommend you read it!
@Frevin, Hello! That would be great :)
@larisa, First of all, thank you so much for all your corrections! All of them will help me to improve my writing skills, so useful :) About the 'Normal People' show, yes, I have seen it. Such a great adaptation! But I really want to lower your expectations about the novel. Though, I enjoyed it, there are so many people who were unsatisfied after reading. And I am a bit scared to recommend this book :D
@vanderjahre, I couldn't agree more :)
@Sevoscan, Really? You know, I thought maybe something wrong with a translation, because I read the novel in Russian. Thank you for recommendation! I will try to read 'Conversations with Friends' :)
I glad that you recommended me this book and I read it, though I liked only 30% of the book probably😅 actually it is not all that bad or great. I think a writer has potential if she will be more demanding to herself.
@Zere It is a relief to me that you don't regret spending time on this novel :) But I have a feeling that we should read the original version, cause it could probably be better.