Normal People A Novel

by Rooney, Sally

• ISBN13: 9781984822185
• ISBN10: 1984822187
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781984822192
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-02-18
• Publisher: Crown
• More Book Details

About This Book

Normal People by Sally Rooney is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly in the context of young love and class dynamics. Published on March 1, 2020, by Hogarth Press, this book has quickly become a favorite among readers and critics alike.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, Normal People is used by students and educators in literature and psychology courses at the high school and college levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring themes of love, class, and identity through compelling storytelling.

History and Editions

The book has been widely acclaimed for its nuanced exploration of relationships. It follows the lives of Marianne and Connell, two characters whose interactions are marked by mutual fascination and a deep emotional connection. The novel's publication date marks its relatively recent entry into the literary scene, but it has already garnered significant attention and praise.

Author and Other Works

Sally Rooney is the author of Normal People. She has been hailed as one of the leading voices in contemporary literature, known for her insightful and engaging writing style. Her previous work, Conversations with Friends, also explores themes of love, relationships, and class dynamics. Rooney's writing is characterized by its wit, nuance, and ability to capture the complexities of human interactions.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781984822185
• E-book: ISBN-13: 9781984822192
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9781984843333

Publication Details

• Publisher: Hogarth Press
• Publication Date: March 1, 2020
• Number of Pages: 304
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book has been recognized with several awards, including the American Academy of Arts and Letters Literary Award in 2019 and the Costa Novel Award in 2018.
• It has also been shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award in 2019 and longlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize in 2019.

Awards and Recognition

• American Academy of Arts and Letters Literary Award (2019)
• Costa Novel Award (2018)
• Irish Novel of the Year Award (2018)
• Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award Shortlist (2019)
• Rathbones Folio Prize Longlist (2019)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Normal People, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Sally Rooney was born in the west of Ireland in 1991. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Granta and The London Review of Books. Winner of the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, she is the author of Conversations with Friends. In 2019, she was named to the inaugural Time 100 Next list.