The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance Palmer Strubhar, Emory University Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely… January 9, 2024
‘Fleabag’ and ‘Normal People’ Represent Fallible TV Characters Anne Bannon, Scripps College How characters who make bad choices make the two shows spectacular.… October 4, 2023
To the Dismay of Some, ‘Conversations with Friends’ Deviates a Bit Too Much From the Novel Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge The television adaptation of Sally Rooney's book was highly anticipated, but ultimately polarized fans and critics alike.… June 18, 2022
Does Every Book Need a Film or TV Adaptation? Julie Morse, Pomona College It seems whenever a novel becomes popular, it gets adapted for the screen. Is this really necessary?… June 11, 2022
Lorraine Is the Best Character on BBC’s ‘Normal People’ Nina Dutta, Occidental College While she plays a supporting role in the series, this working-class single mother combines tenderness and a strong moral center to anchor the show.… May 17, 2020
‘Normal People’ Addresses the Reality of Love in a Modern World Katherine McLaughlin, The New School Not every love story has a satisfying end.… February 25, 2020
Why Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ Is Worth the Hype Nina Dutta, Occidental College Is there any better way to honor a critically acclaimed book than to turn it into a binge-worthy Hulu series?… February 21, 2020