Normal People – Audiobook

“A sensational unique about the transformative power of relationships” (People) from the author of Conversations with Friends, “a master of the literary page-turner” (J. Courtney Sullivan).

One of the 10 finest books of the years – Entertainment Weekly

Ten finest books of the year – People, Slate, the New York Public Library, Harvard Crimson

Best books of the year – The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, O: The Oprah Magazine, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Vogue, Esquire, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire, Vox, The Paris Review, Good Housekeeping, Town & Country  

Connell and Marianne matured in the exact same town, however the resemblances end there. At school, Connell is popular and well liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the 2 strike up a discussion – uncomfortable however electrifying – something life altering starts.

A year later on, they’re both studying at Trinity College in Dublin. Marianne has actually discovered her feet in a brand-new social world while Connell hangs at the sidelines, shy and unsure. Throughout their years at university, Marianne and Connell circle one another, wandering off towards other individuals and possibilities however constantly magnetically, irresistibly drawn back together. And as she diverts into self-damage and he starts to look for indicating in other places, each need to face how far they want to go to conserve the other.

Normal People is the story of shared fascination, relationship, and love. It takes us from that very first discussion to the years beyond, in the business of 2 people who attempt to remain apart however discover that they can’t.

Praise for Normal People

“[A] unique that needs to be checked out compulsively, in one sitting.” (The Washington Post)

“Arguably the buzziest book of the season, Sally Rooney’s sophisticated sophomore effort…is a deserving follower to Conversations with Friends. Here, once again, she unflinchingly checks out class characteristics and puppy love with wit and subtlety.” (The Wall Street Journal)

“[Rooney] has actually been hailed as the very first fantastic millennial author for her stories of love and late industrialism…. [She writes] a few of the very best discussion I’ve checked out.” (The New Yorker)