About the Author
Sally Rooney
ISBN 9780571365449
Rs. 960
Faber & Faber
Beautiful World, Where Are You
Who it's for: Readers of contemporary literary fiction interested in character-driven stories
In Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney explores the complex lives of four interconnected individuals navigating modern existence. Alice, a novelist, and Felix, a warehouse worker, begin an unexpected relationship, while Alice’s best friend Eileen, a literary editor, grapples with her own on-again, off-again romance with political advisor Simon. Through their emails, conversations, and encounters, the novel delves into themes of intimacy, ambition, and the search for meaning amidst personal and societal challenges.Why You Should Read? Examines contemporary relationships and the complexities of human connection with emotional depth. Offers sharp dialogue and evocative prose, creating intensely real and relatable characters. Reflects on existential questions, personal fulfillment, and societal issues in the modern world.
Highlights
- Explores the lives of a novelist, a warehouse worker, a literary editor, and a political advisor.
- Interweaves emails, conversations, and encounters to delve into themes of intimacy and ambition.
- Offers sharp dialogue and evocative prose, creating intensely real and relatable characters.
- Reflects on existential questions, personal fulfillment, and societal issues in the modern world.
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows four interconnected individuals—Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon—as they navigate modern relationships, intimacy, and ambition.
Who are the main characters?
Alice, a novelist; Felix, a warehouse worker; Eileen, a literary editor; and Simon, a political advisor.
What themes does the novel explore?
It explores intimacy, ambition, the search for meaning, and the complexities of human connection in the modern world.
What is the writing style like?
The novel features sharp dialogue and evocative prose, creating intensely real and relatable characters.