Wordsworthkeeping

Synopsis: The novel begins with two Irish teenagers, Connell and Marianne, who fall into a deeply complex relationship, concealed from the outside world through lies and secrecy. Throughout the course of their lives, despite the passing of time, their bond remains unbreakable- though not without its complications. As they move from high-school, to university, and into adulthood, Connell and Marianne drift apart and come back together repeatedly, each time changed in small, significant ways. Their relationship is marked by miscommunication, vulnerability, and deep emotional intimacy, capturing the subtle turbulence of love, identity, and growing up. Normal people is not a story driven by plot twists, but by the emotional evolution…