
528: A Discussion of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends, with Rachael Tillman!
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Sally Rooney - Francis and Melissa
Francis is a cipher for Sally Rooney. She doesn't wholly see everyone, but they don't wholly see anyone else. Francis' ex-girlfriend Bobby identifies herself as gay, whereas Francis is bisexual. Melissa is a photographer and writer who sees them at their spoken word performance and is interested in doing a profile on them. Nick is... Well, she's a rising star in her field. Her position is enough for her to feel anxious about.
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