Conversations with Friends

*Conversations with Friends* by Sally Rooney is a sharp, introspective novel about relationships, identity, and the complexities of youth. The story follows two college students, Frances and Bobbi, who are best friends and former lovers, as they become entangled in the lives of an older married couple, Nick and Melissa. As Frances begins a secret affair with Nick, a married actor, and Bobbi develops a friendship with Melissa, the novel delves into the emotional turbulence and blurred boundaries of these relationships. Rooney’s writing is characterized by its precise, intellectual dialogue and keen observations on human behavior, power dynamics, and the disconnections that often lie beneath the surface of romantic and platonic bonds. *Conversations with Friends* explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the complexity of intimacy, offering a raw and perceptive look at modern relationships and the ways people navigate the tensions between desire, personal growth, and emotional vulnerability.