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Sally Rooney is being called 'the first great millennial author,' but does Normal People live up to the hype?

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Irish writer Sally Rooney has been described by The Guardian as the "literary phenomenon of the decade." Her latest novel, "Normal People," was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, but should you read it? Day 6 books columnist Becky Toyne weighs in.

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