Normal People by Sally Rooney is an intimate, emotionally rich novel that follows the complex relationship between two Irish teenagers, Connell and Marianne, as they move from high school into university and early adulthood.

Though they come from very different social backgrounds, they share a deep, complicated bond that shapes both of their lives. The book explores how love, class, communication, and personal insecurities influence their connection over the years.

Rooney’s writing is quiet but powerful, focusing on the inner emotional world of the characters. The story feels raw, realistic, and deeply human—showing how two people can keep finding their way back to each other, even when life pulls them apart.