Conversations with Friends

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Observer's 'Rising Stars of 2017' and 'A novelist to watch' according to the Sunday Times, this work has been hailed as 'The Book of the Summer' by Refinery29 and received a five-star rating from Metro, calling it a 'hugely enjoyable romantic comedy.' Stylist also awarded it five stars, praising it as 'truly beguiling' and a fresh voice in fiction. At the center of the narrative are Frances, Bobbi, Nick, and Melissa, who engage in endless discussions about sex, friendship, art, literature, politics, and gender, exploring their relationships both in person and online. Frances, a twenty-one-year-old, navigates a complex m�nage-�-quatre and an affair with Nick, an older married man. This story can be interpreted as a romantic comedy, a feminist text, or an exploration of infidelity and intimacy, making it a multifaceted read about love's possibilities. Critics have praised its portrayal of young women negotiating love, with The Pool calling it 'brilliantly accurate.' The Evening Standard suggests it may become a 'seminal' work for young women transitioning into adulthood in the early 21st century. The Daily Mail notes its connection to feminine consciousness, while the Daily Telegraph describes it as a compelling novel of ideas driven by character, also awarding it five stars.