Sally Rooney Books in Order (4 Book Series) (2024)

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Is Sally Rooney writing a fourth book? ›

Rooney's upcoming book will center around two brothers. Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of the novels "Normal People" and "Conversations with Friends," has a new book coming out. On Thursday, publishing company Farrar, Straus & Giroux announced Rooney's new book, "Intermezzo," will be released in September 2024.

Though, I warn that this story involves a couple of trigger warnings such as emotional abuse, physically abusive family relationships, manipulation in relationships, and suicide. There are also some mature scenes, so most people recommend that you probably shouldn't read this if you're 18 and under.

Marianne had finally come to terms with her abuse, and Connell, with his mental health struggles. They no longer relied on one another for security. In the end, they were together because they truly loved each other, and for no other reason than that.

In chronological order of Felix's life, the books are Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe, Now, and Always.

Explicit, but not erotic. The point is to show the reader more about the characters.

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.

Yes. I finished reading this book 2 months ago and since then I have been thinking about it a lot. This book is about a complex and intense relationship between two “normal” people who don't really consider themselves to be normal, often crossing each other's paths during the entire book.

I remember, it is only Connell who keeps on telling Marianne that he loves her, whereas she barely says so, just once. In the last few pages the author revealed that Marianne finally realized that she is truly herself only when she is with Connell.

Marianne's resultant loss of appetite and disinterest in nourishing herself indicates that she is developing an eating disorder. In the midst of Marianne's abuse, Lorraine surfaces as a figure of emotional support though she is not present enough to bear witness to it, or to intervene.

Does Connell break up with Helen? ›

Helen came with him to the funeral in Carricklea, but on seeing that Connell still had feelings for Marianne, who had come back from Sweden for the funeral, Helen grew jealous. Helen and Connell broke up soon after.

The books could be read in any order as they all work as standalones, with only a small amount of overlap. The first book in the series, The Seven Sisters, tells Maia's story, the second, The Storm Sister, tells Ally's, and the third, The Shadow Sister, concentrates on Star. This time it's CeCe's turn.

Sally Rooney's first novel cements her signature witty and intimate dialogue while centering uniquely damaged characters. Her blunt way of delving into the darker aspects of the human condition is unmatched, making it a must-read before the television adaptation airs in May.