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About the Book:

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, the Sunday Times and global number one bestseller and winner of Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards, is a profound and intimate exploration of modern relationships and the complexities of contemporary life. Lauded as a Book of the Year by The Times, the Guardian, the Irish Times, and the Financial Times, this novel captures the essence of human connection and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world.

The story follows Alice, a successful novelist who meets Felix, a warehouse worker, and impulsively invites him to travel to Rome with her. Their unlikely connection unfolds against the backdrop of Alice’s literary fame and Felix’s grounded, everyday life.

Meanwhile, in Dublin, Alice’s best friend Eileen is navigating the aftermath of a breakup. As she rekindles a flirtation with Simon, a man she has known since childhood, Eileen grapples with her desires and the ghosts of her past.

Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon are all at a crossroads in their lives. As they navigate their desires, delusions, and anxieties about sex, friendship, and the world around them, they are forced to confront the question: can they find a way to believe in a beautiful world despite the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds them?

With Rooney’s trademark incisive prose and keen psychological insight, Beautiful World, Where Are You is a richly textured novel that delves deep into the hearts and minds of its characters. It is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love, friendship, and the search for beauty in an imperfect world.

• Language: English
• Author: Sally Rooney
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 352
• ISBN: 9780571365449
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