Plus, what the writer said in conversation with Fintan O’Toole in the National Concert Hall on Saturday
novel is an event, given the phenomenal success of her books to date, especially Normal People, and the adaptation of both it and her debut, Conversations with Friends, for television.
Sally Rooney in conversation with Fintan O'Toole at the National Concert Hall last Saturday. Photograph: Faber & Faber Addressing the crowd from the rostrum first in Irish, the celebrated author’s Trinity debating days were clearly still serving her well. She was visibly moved at the audience reaction to her and looked to be taking in the room with her hand on her heart.
Later the conversation was steered towards the author’s prowess when it comes to writing sex scenes in particular, which can so often appear stilted and cliche in literature. This set Rooney’s foot bobbing a little awkwardly, but true to form she provided a comprehensive response nonetheless. It’s necessary to allow the reader to understand why two characters are drawn together “ what makes them care about each other so intensely. Desire is an important part of that.”
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