, which has sold almost 500,000 copies in the UK and seen her hailed as the “first great millennial novelist”. It follows Connell and Marianne, two teenagers from either side of the class divide, who fall in love. At their school in Sligo, Connell is a popular but sensitive sports jock, while Marianne is a bright and enigmatic loner.
I watched the serialisation on BBC3 iPlayer. Thought the characters portrayed the awkwardness of teens in love discovering sex and emotions and peer group and family issues really well. Not read the book but now will. Thought the 2 leads were great actors, Daisy especially.
These labels speak more about who uses them than about the people that they label. People are unique, even in their mediocrity.
But boy you did well as Connell.
NotSoSlummy xxx
Nooooooooooo hope this isn't a spoiler...