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Normal People by Sally Rooney is a stunning, emotionally rich novel that explores the intense and complicated relationship between two young people—Connell and Marianne—as they navigate life, love, and growing up. Set in Ireland, the story follows the pair from their school days in a small town to their university years at Trinity College in Dublin. As their social roles shift and emotional needs evolve, they remain inexplicably drawn to each other—sometimes together, sometimes apart—but always connected in deep, quiet ways.Rooney beautifully captures:The subtle power dynamics of relationshipsThe ache of unspoken emotions and mental health strugglesThe way ordinary lives can carry extraordinary meaningA winner of multiple literary awards and adapted into a critically acclaimed TV series, Normal People is a modern classic that resonates deeply with readers of all ages.