Sally Rooney
2018-08-28
THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER
** Read the modern classic behind the Bafta-winning series. **
'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' Guardian
'The book that defined a generation.' Stylist
'A Tube stop-missing, escalator-reading tale.' Evening Standard
Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins.
Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't.
'Tender and devastating.' Guardian
'A book to cancel plans for.' Grazia
'A classic coming-of-age love story.' Vogue
Readers love Normal People:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An emotional rollercoaster from cover to cover.' Claire
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It will stay with me for a long time.' Linny
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The hype is entirely justified.' Caitlin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This is a book to cherish, to keep and be thankful for.' Celestine
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece, pure and simple.' Jamie
Sally Rooney's book 'Normal People' was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-24
Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' is an exquisite dissection of the complexities of love and human relationships. The narrative delves into the subtleties of Connell and Marianne's connection, capturing the ebb and flow of their emotions with a prose that is both precise and evocative. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the intricacies of young love, with its highs and lows. Rooney's ability to portray the mundane alongside the profound makes this a contemporary classic that's both relatable and unforgettable. It's a poignant reminder that 'normal people' have extraordinary stories.
Absolutely spellbinding - Sally Rooney has this knack for making you feel every emotion, like she's tapping into your own heart. The narrative flows with a raw, unfiltered intimacy that feels both personal and universal. Rooney's got this deft touch that blends psychological insight with the ebb and flow of everyday life, making 'Normal People' a page-turner with a capital P. It's one of those books that you'll find yourself thinking about long after you've turned the last page, which is a pretty rad flex in my book.
