
In the Hulu adaptation, Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane, and Jemima Kirke bring these characters and stories to life. With such a fascinating story and subject matter, it was only a matter of time before Rooney’s first book was given the screen treatment. Writing strictly from Frances’ point-of-view, the novel is an incredibly revealing portrait of a young woman grappling with the fallout of her actions, and the increasingly complicated and delicate relationships she’s trying to maintain.

Rooney, who also penned Normal People, takes on some heady introspection in her debut work. The two begin an extramarital affair, and the novel unravels all of Frances’ conflicting thoughts and feelings about navigating such a complex situation while still coming into her own.
