Normal People

by Rooney, Sally
ISBN: 9781984822185
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE - "A stunning novel about the transformative power of relationships" (People) from Sally Rooney, the author of Conversations with Friends and "a master of the literary page-turner" (J. Courtney Sullivan).

COMING TO HULU IN 2020 - "Fresh and accessible . . . There is so much to say about Rooney's fiction--in my experience, when people who've read her meet they tend to peel off into corners to talk."--Dwight Garner, The New York Times

At school Connell and Marianne pretend not to know each other. He's popular and well-adjusted, star of the school football team, while she is lonely, proud, and intensely private. But when Connell comes to pick his mother up from her job at Marianne's house, a strange and indelible connection grows between the two teenagers--one they are determined to conceal.

A year later, they're both studying at Trinity College in Dublin. Marianne has found her feet in a new social world while Connell hangs at the sidelines, shy and uncertain. Throughout their years at university, Marianne and Connell circle one another, straying toward other people and possibilities but always magnetically, irresistibly drawn back together. And as she veers into self-destruction and he begins to search for meaning elsewhere, each must confront how far they are willing to go to save the other.

Sally Rooney brings her brilliant psychological acuity and perfectly spare prose to a story that explores the subtleties of class, the electricity of first love, and the complex entanglements of family and friendship.

Praise for Normal People

"I went into a tunnel with this book and didn't want to come out. Absolutely engrossing and surprisingly heartbreaking with more depth, subtlety, and insight than any one novel deserves."--Stephanie Danler, author of Sweetbitter

"Arguably the buzziest novel of the season, Sally Rooney's elegant sophomore effort . . . is a worthy successor to Conversations with Friends. Here, again, she unflinchingly explores class dynamics and young love with wit and nuance."--The Wall Street Journal, "12 Best Books of Spring"

" Rooney] has been hailed as the first great millennial novelist for her stories of love and late capitalism. . . . She writes] some of the best dialogue I've read."--The New Yorker

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Rooney, Sally
  • ISBN: 9781984822185
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.75
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 2020

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  • Great writing and a great read

    Would Recommend
    Virginia D. - 10 days ago

    Excellent writing, relatable characters, engaging plot about matters of the heart and navigating the transition from high school to college.

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  • Take the romance novel and elevate it

    Sky K. - 3 years 1 month ago

    There is nothing I can say about Normal People that does it the service it deserves. Sally Rooney took the classic slice-of-life romance and sculpted something incredible. Her writing is nothing short of brilliant and it shows in the simplicity of her romantic formula - bringing forth the two intertwining lives of Connell and Marianne as fate pulls them together and draws them apart over and over. The plot isn't what shines brightest; it's the multidimensionality of her characters and the depth and intricacy of her storytelling. This is my favorite read of the year!

    HPB Staff Review

  • slow burn love story with complex characters

    Shannon M. - 8 years 2 months ago

    Normal People shines by immediately pulling you into the emotional lives of Connell and Marianne, two people who can't seem to escape each other. This novel invites you to take in the ebbs and flows their relationship and love, showing the growth and change people can experience together, apart, and in light of their social and economic differences. It has a lot of heart, and this heart gives vibrant life to the characters, settings, and dialogue. I couldn't put this book down!

    HPB Staff Review