I was happy to be invited to read an extract of Rooneys upcoming novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You - and I can say with certainty this novel still captures that familiar Rooney style.

We are introduced to two of the main characters, Alice and Felix on their first date and I instantly knew who these characters were. The social awkwardness and the nuances of modern dating were captured perfectly and I was definitely intrugied to know a little more about these characters. And I'm always hooked by a character who is also a writer so I think I'm definitely going to continue reading when I get the full version.

Since this was only the 1st chapter, I can say with certainty that I cannot wait for the entire novel! I love Sally Rooney and reading the 1st chapter of this beautiful little books has made me anticipate publication with a vengeance!

Interesting first chapter. Looks to be the start of a great story. It has a strong lead character and a cool setting. The chapter was quite short so there is not much more to say.

This first chapter is absolutely incredible. This is my first Sally Rooney, and I am already convinced I need to read her entire backlist.

This chapter follows our main character, Alice, who meets a guy at a bar. They end up going back to her "house", a rectory, where he soon leaves and the chapter ends.

This leaves the readers with many questions: who is this girl? who was the man? why does she live at a rectory? who lived there before? what is her story? and so, so much more.

This single chapter truly speaks to Sally Rooney's talent and gift as a writer. I cannot wait for this book to come out and for me to get my hands on it!

Having read and enjoyed Normal People and Conversations with Friends I am very much looking forward to the release of Rooney's latest work Beautiful World, Where Are You. I, therefore, could not pass up the opportunity to read an extract from the forthcoming novel.

After reading the first chapter, I am further convinced of Rooney's superior talent in capturing the awkward conversations that mark so many of our modern social interactions. We are introduced to Alice and Felix who are on a first date. In just a few pages we start to gain a sense of these characters - Alice is the observant and inquisitive writer while Felix, a warehouse worker, comes across as polite and somewhat distant. I was as intrigued by the subtext of what they said to each other as I was by the dialogue itself and am interested to find out what will happen to them as the story progresses.

Based on this extract, Rooney's ability to capture the millennial experience remains in tact and I wait with bated breath to see whether she can delight her fans once again with this new release.

After reading Chapter 1 of Sally Rooney's brand new book, I am left completely intrigued by what's to come. We meet Alice, on a first date with a man named Felix in a hotel bar. They leave together and go to her place (the Rectory) where they chat further and she shows him round before he leaves and the chapter ends. As you might expect after a first chapter there are plenty of questions - Why did she move here? How did the date come about? Sally Rooney describes the surroundings in plenty of detail and I found myself building up a picture in my head and imagining who might bring these two characters to life on the screen. So far, so good and I am eager to see where the story leads.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the first Chapter of 'Beautiful World, Where Are You.'

I've pre-odered this book as I feel the author is incredibly gifted in painting humanity & for creating superb stories that I want to read. This preview which was provided only extends to one chapter, so I can't say too much all, only that it looks interesting & I look forward to reading the eventual book.

This is a teaser of chapter one of the new book. A woman is on a date with a man, she invites him home but nothing happens as they’re both quite awkward. As I’ve not read any of Sally Rooney’s previous works, I can’t say that this has interested me that much.

An excerpt from a book that the world is waiting for and, based on this first chapter, it looks to be a smash hit

A very readable first chapter (the extract I read). I couldn’t get a handle on the characters’ motivations: it was obvious from the start they were on a date, but did they even like each other? There was no chemistry between them but also no spark for either of them that made me want to know what happens next.

Nonetheless, I like Rooney’s writing, and even warmed to the unnecessary details (using her torch to find her keys, for example).

Can't wait to read the rest of it! Had me hooked. Love the Natalia Ginzburg quote in the epigraph. It's hard to say very much about such a short excerpt. The writing is colder, more distant, more controlled and icy than her previous two books, which I really dug. It also feels like a very brave choice to have a character who's a writer - I'm really interested in seeing where she'll go with that. I'm wondering if there'll be any Ben Lerner influences in this. Thanks to Netgally and the publishers for the ARC.

Wow. After just reading this extract - chapter one. It instantly drew me in, I wanted to know more! This book is going to be a big hit, just like Sally Ronney's others. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review the first chapter of this book.

Sally Rooney's 'Beautiful Word, Where are You - chapter one easily sets the scene for what will be a sure-fire hit.
Alice has recently moved into the old rectory and the same town as Felix. They meet in a bar one night where the tale begins to unfold, they drink, they talk and they walk to Alice's house. And this is where chapter one ends. It leaves the reader wanting more.....

I absolutely adore Sally Rooney and I cannot wait to read her new novel, Beautiful World Where Are You. The author has such a witty, relatable take with her writing style. I LOVED the first chapter of this book, and will be anxiously awaiting the release of the full book!

After only an extract of one chapter I am hooked on Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. I know this book is going to be amazing and I can not wait for the full installment to lose myself in. Thank you to Faber Books and Net =Galley for the opportunity to read the opening chapter.

Excited to see where these characters go! I have faith this one will be excellent just like her others.

Thank you for this extract.
I enjoyed this short extract and definatley want to read more and to find out what happens next.
This will be a definate purchase for me

This short extract was enough to turn my existing spark of interest into a full blown blaze. There's something about Rooney's writing that just resonates with the modern experience. Perhaps its the sense of melancholy that seems to run through everything. Anyhoo, it was enough to make me pre-order and I'm looking forward to reading the full book.

Enthralling, atmospheric, eerie, and addicting. Sally Rooney manages to capture the reader in just a few paragraphs, in what is a prelude to another brutally honest novel about relationships.

Well as always with Sally Rooney's books , I'm gripped right away and want to devour the rest. My eyes race across the page wanting to know the whole story. Can't wait to read the rest when I can.