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Normal People: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Normal People by Sally Rooney — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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At school Connell and Marianne pretend not to know each other. He’s popular and well-adjusted, star of the school soccer team while she is lonely, proud, and intensely private. But when Connell comes to pick his mother up from her housekeeping job at Marianne’s house, a strange and indelible connection grows between the two teenagers - one they are determined to conceal.

Quick facts about Normal People

  • Title: Normal People
  • Author: Sally Rooney
  • First published: 2018
  • Genre: sex, romance, contemporary
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL20150260W

Where to read Normal People

Normal People by Sally Rooney is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Normal People about?

At school Connell and Marianne pretend not to know each other.

Who wrote Normal People?

Normal People was written by Sally Rooney.

When was Normal People published?

Normal People was first published in 2018.

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