Normal People : One million copies sold
(Author) Sally RooneyConnell 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.
Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney is an Irish author and screenwriter known for her insightful portrayals of relationships and millennial life. She has published four novels: Conversations with Friends, Normal People, Beautiful World, Where Are You, and Intermezzo. Her work delves deeply into human connections and emotional complexity, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature. The first two novels were adapted into popular TV miniseries, further cementing her influence. Recognized globally, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
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