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Normal People

Written by: Sally Rooney
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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'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
Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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Decent read

I had read plenty of reviews before purchasing this title. I was also reading Murakami's Norwegian wood at the same time.. both the stories did have some similarities.. mental health awareness.. it's a decent read. Is it must read.. may be not! Great narration!

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Profound Storyline

I really enjoy listening to story and watch the show. It’s really moving and relatable. I recommend this novel for all ages.

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Good narration

i enjoyed the story but it left me wanting more. the narration is very enjoyable!

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An imperfect story about imperfect people

The writing feels a bit shallow in the beginning, the setting not quite fleshed out, a lot is left to imagination. But I liked the unusual flow of the story, skipping events and jumping right into conversations. The characters are deeply flawed and leave you unsettled. Overall, it was a very different read from what I’m used to, so I liked it.

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Best thing I've read in a long time

the narrator is amazing. the story i can't even describe it to you. it's the best thing fr.

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Very aptly normal.

everything is average in this book. in order to explore the complexity of the apparently ordinariness of life, it remains largely ordinary in my experience.

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Great Listen!

ooof, my heart. such beautifully written and performed. the characters and the stories are relatable. loved it.

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Sometimes its really fortunate to be "Normal People"

Lovely novel, isn't it. Its more about Marianne, her quest to live a life of "Normal People". She endured a lot, really a lot. Connell, too, evolved during the novel. From a brash teenager to a writer with some prospects.
English used is very down to earth by Sally, that's why it connects you more. Special thanks to Sally for this. It looks easy but writing in easy language is not easy.
Special thank to Aoife for such wonderful narration, it was equally easy as the language.

Thanks Audible.

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I really don’t think it’s even a good romantic novel

It’s very dragged and honestly doesn’t make you feel invested in it. I had to stop listening to it it was so bad.

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Nothing

Story overall is very boring and stupid. The characters don’t show growth, at all. The story is weird at best and eghhh at worst.

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