Mr Salary
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Mr Salary
A deceptively low-key glance at love and death, from the acclaimed young author of the Booker-longlisted and Costa-shortlisted Normal People and Conversations with Friends.
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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionMr Salary by Sally Rooney is a captivating novella that delves deep into the complexities of love, loss, and unspoken desires. The story follows Sukie, a young woman who once moved in with Nathan following the death of her mother and the challenging relationship with her father. Now, as they reunite years later, they find themselves at the precipice of confronting their unresolved emotions and the inescapable tension between them.
Sukie grapples with her overwhelming and consuming feelings for Nathan, emotions described as "total and annihilating," often clouding her ability to see him clearly. As they navigate the undercurrents of their past and present, Rooney masterfully explores themes of familial strain, memory, and longing.
Sally Rooney, hailed as one of the most gifted young writers of recent times, brings her trademark meticulous attention to the subtleties of human interaction, particularly the power dynamics intrinsic to everyday conversations. She expertly weaves an atmosphere of palpable sexual tension while maintaining a deceptively understated narrative style that subtly examines the interplay of love and mortality.
Mr Salary is a testament to Rooney's sharp observational skills and her ability to capture the nuanced chaos of human emotions with clarity and depth. This novella is an exquisite and thought-provoking exploration of the unspoken connections that shape our lives. Ideal for readers who appreciate intense, character-driven stories, this book is a poignant reminder of the fragile threads that bind us.
Series: Faber Stories
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Mr Salary by Sally Rooney is praised for its sharp, intimate portrayal of complicated relationships. Reviewers have highlighted Rooney's talent in exploring nuanced emotions and the intricate dynamics between characters, reflecting the depth and brevity associated with her writing style.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571351954
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 160.0mm
Weight: 38g
Pages: 48
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About the Author
Sally Rooney was born in 1991 and lives in Dublin. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, Granta, The White Review, The Dublin Review, The Stinging Fly, Kevin Barry's Stonecutter and The Winter Page anthology. Her debut novel, Conversations with Friends, was the most popular debut in the 2017 end-of-year round-ups. Rooney was shortlisted for the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award for 'Mr Salary' and was the winner of the Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer of the Year Award. Her second novel, Normal People was longlisted for the 2018 Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award.
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