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Listen for lively conversations and fascinating insights from the Booker Prizes. We revisit winning novels from years past, speak to authors and experts from the literary world and peer behind the curtain of the International Booker Prize and Booker Prize.
Why Sally Rooney's Normal People is more than just a love story
The Booker Prize Podcast
38 minutes
1 year ago
Why Sally Rooney's Normal People is more than just a love story
Sally Rooney is one of the best-loved writers of her generation and her second novel, Normal People, has been overwhelmingly popular across the world – first in book form and then its TV adaptation. Nominated for the Booker Prize 2018, Normal People follows Marianne and Connell as they come of age and figure out their place in the world. It's a love story that has touched readers everywhere but it's also a novel that has something to say about class and politics, in particular. So tune in to this episode to hear Jo and James discuss our February Monthly Spotlight pick.
In this episode Jo and James:
Consider how the book became so popular
Whether the haters have a leg to stand on
Share a brief biography of Sally Rooney
Summarise the plot of Normal People
Discuss the themes explored in the novel
Reading list:
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
A full transcript of the episode is available at our website.
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The Booker Prize Podcast
Listen for lively conversations and fascinating insights from the Booker Prizes. We revisit winning novels from years past, speak to authors and experts from the literary world and peer behind the curtain of the International Booker Prize and Booker Prize.
