The novel is about Tiffany and Leon who share a one bedroom flat but have never met. If you enjoyed the tension of the “will they, won’t they” relationship of Marianne and Connell, then you’ll enjoy The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary. And it’s been adapted into a TV series, so yet another excuse to read it. Frances is having an affair with older married man Nick, whilst Francis and Bobbi are drawn in by Nicks’s wife Melissa’s impressive journalism career. Conversations with Friends centres around the relationships between Frances, Bobbi, Nick and Melissa.įrances is 21-years-old and Bobbi is her ex lover turned friend. The novel is about students in Dublin, again very similar to Normal People. Yes it’s a rather obvious choice, but if you liked Normal People, chances are you enjoy Sally Rooney’s tone of voice, so you’ll definitely enjoy her other novel Conversations with Friends. These are some of the best books like Normal People: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney Whether you want a coming of age story, a romantic struggle over a long period of time or just pure aesthetic artsy vibes then there are plenty of books that have either one of those elements or combine all three into a novel. Aside from reading the original book, there are plenty of books like Normal People which will fill that Sally Rooney void. If you’ve binge watched all 12 episodes of Normal People and have gotten over your rollercoaster of emotions and excessive sobbing, chances are you’re probably gagging for more of that pain, frustration and realistic depiction of relationships.

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