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About the Book:

In Normal People, acclaimed author Sally Rooney crafts a profound and intimate exploration of the intricate dynamics of love, friendship, and social class. The story follows Connell and Marianne, two teenagers from a small town in Ireland whose lives become inextricably intertwined despite their seemingly stark differences.

At school, Connell is the popular, well-adjusted star of the soccer team, while Marianne is the lonely, proud, and intensely private girl who keeps to herself. Despite their contrasting social standings, a strange and indelible connection forms between them when Connell comes to pick up his mother from her housekeeping job at Marianne’s house. This bond is something they choose to keep hidden, even as it profoundly shapes their lives.

A year later, both Connell and Marianne find themselves at Trinity College in Dublin. The tables turn as Marianne thrives in her new social environment, while Connell remains shy and uncertain, struggling to find his place. As they navigate their college years, they continuously orbit each other, exploring other relationships and possibilities, yet always magnetically drawn back together.

Their relationship is tested as Marianne veers toward self-destruction and Connell searches for deeper meaning. They must confront their own flaws and insecurities, and ultimately, decide how far they are willing to go to save one another.

With her signature psychological insight and spare, elegant prose, Rooney delves into the subtleties of class, the electricity of first love, and the complex entanglements of family and friendship. Normal People is a compelling and tender story that captures the essence of what it means to truly understand another person.

• Language: English
• Author: Sally Rooney
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• ISBN: 9780571334650
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