Recommended by Arifa Akbar, and 1 others. See all reviews
Ranked #19 in Dublin, Ranked #21 in Irish — see more rankings.
Observer's 'Rising Stars of 2017'
'A novelist to watch' Sunday Times
'The Book of the Summer' Refinery29
'Hugely enjoyable romantic comedy' Metro, FIVE STARS * * * * *
'Truly beguiles... Heralds a fresh new voice in fiction' Stylist, FIVE STARS * * * * *
Frances, Bobbi, Nick and Melissa ask each other endless questions. As their relationships unfold, in person and online, they discuss sex and friendship, art and literature, politics and gender, and, of course, one another.... more
'A novelist to watch' Sunday Times
'The Book of the Summer' Refinery29
'Hugely enjoyable romantic comedy' Metro, FIVE STARS * * * * *
'Truly beguiles... Heralds a fresh new voice in fiction' Stylist, FIVE STARS * * * * *
Frances, Bobbi, Nick and Melissa ask each other endless questions. As their relationships unfold, in person and online, they discuss sex and friendship, art and literature, politics and gender, and, of course, one another.... more
Reviews and Recommendations
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Arifa Akbar I loved how she used the blueprint of the love triangle – two young gay women get emotionally, and sexually, embroiled with an older, more urbane couple in Dublin – in a way that made it seem fresh and unexpected. Nothing feels clichéd or familiar. (Source)
Rankings by Category
Conversations with Friends is ranked in the following categories:
- #98 in 2017
- #81 in Copenhagen
- #28 in Ireland