Normal People

In Normal People, Sally Rooney tells the intimate, heart-wrenching story of Marianne and Connell, two Irish teenagers from very different social circles who share a powerful, secret connection. Beginning in a small-town school—where Marianne is an outcast and Connell is popular—they navigate first love, class tensions, and mental health challenges. Their bond follows them to Dublin University, where they repeatedly circle back together, testing their identities and resilience. Rendered in spare, lyrical prose, this contemporary coming-of-age romance novel has become a bestseller among English romance novels and fiction books in English for its raw emotional depth and realism