Conversations with Friends

"Conversations with Friends" by Sally Rooney follows Frances and Bobbi, two college students who are former romantic partners and still close friends. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet Melissa, a writer, and her husband, Nick, an actor. As Frances begins an affair with Nick, and Bobbi and Melissa grow closer, the dynamic between the four becomes increasingly complex and entangled. The novel explores themes of connection, intimacy, infidelity, and communication with sharp intelligence.