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Literary Fiction · MelancholicTwo Irish teenagers whose paths keep crossing over the years
Normal People
by Sally Rooney
See it on Amazon2018Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Connell and Marianne, who went to school in the same small Irish town, are drawn to each other over the years, from school to Trinity College Dublin. Rooney’s 2018 novel is a quiet, precise love story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Love · Class · Ireland
Screen adaptation
Normal People (TV, 2020)
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