NORMAL PEOPLE

This contemporary literary novel follows the complicated and intense relationship between Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, two Irish teenagers from a small town who navigate the transition from high school to university. Marianne is intelligent but socially awkward, while Connell is popular but struggles with self-confidence. The two begin a secret romantic relationship in high school, but their dynamic shifts as they attend Trinity College, where their social roles are reversed. Through years of miscommunication, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, they continually find their way back to each other. Normal People is a poignant exploration of love, power, and the impact of relationships on identity and mental health.