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Normal People

By: Sally Rooney
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Publisher's summary

'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' Guardian
'The book that defined a generation.' Stylist
**The modern classic behind the BAFTA-winning series. **
Connell 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.
'Tender and devastating.' Guardian
'A book to cancel plans for.' Grazia
'A classic coming-of-age love story.' Vogue

©2023 Sally Rooney (P)2023 Faber & Faber
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Why….

Why is Marianne like that? Why is Connell like that? Just why? Why did it end like that. Just why

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It felt real.

The time period aligns very well with that of my own life, and I found out that the author is just one year my junior, so no wonder it all felt so real. I don’t have much to say other than I don’t have any criticisms. It was enjoyable start to end. I was rooting for them. Maybe the one thing I might have changed was a slightly longer ‘courtship’ or easing into their romance at the start. But even that I’m not too sure on. I need to go back and watch the TV show now.

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Stopped after 30 minutes

I had to stop after 30 minutes because I didn't get into the story. But most of all the problem is with the male character. The voice the narrator puts on is comical. Makes them sound like they are total idiots. Such a caricature of a male voice. How on earth was this okayed by the production??????

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Not intrigued

The story didn't work for me and I lack interest for finish it. The performance was nice thought

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