Opinion | Sally Rooney Is the Least Interesting Thing About Her Novels
Briefly

Sally Rooney has inadvertently become a symbol of contemporary female authorship, reflecting society's obsession with the narratives of young women, rather than her unique literary contributions.
The literary establishment’s elevation of Rooney has led to her being perceived not just as a writer, but as an embodiment of cultural dialogues surrounding young women today.
Her reluctance to embrace her role as a cultural icon underscores a profound commentary on how female writers can be hyper-visible even while striving for personal anonymity.
As depicted in various media, Rooney has transcended being just a novelist and instead emerges as an abstraction representative of both societal admiration and criticism.
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