Normal People by Sally Rooney
"Normal People" is a novel that explores the complex relationship between two high school students from different social classes in a small town in Ireland. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, they form a strong bond that continues into their university years at Trinity College. The narrative follows their journey, filled with misunderstandings, miscommunications, and emotional intimacy, as they navigate their way through love, friendship, mental health issues, and the struggles of growing up.
The 2484th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 260-280
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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