--- product_id: 34933125 title: "The Art of Being Normal: A Novel" price: "€ 50.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/34933125-the-art-of-being-normal-a-novel store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # The Art of Being Normal: A Novel **Price:** € 50.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Being Normal: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** € 50.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/34933125-the-art-of-being-normal-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Art of Being Normal: A Novel: 9780374302375: Williamson, Lisa: Books Review: A Million Stars - I cannot say enough about this fantastic binge worthy book. The story is well written and captures the everyday emotions of what it is to be a teen and questioning/living your true self. It also does a wonderful job of addressing family dynamics and parenting from the teens perspective. I laughed outloud, ugly-cried and could not put it down! Review: Heart-warming and poignant - I thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel. Both gut wrenching and heartwarming, I got lost in the story and characters. Five stars! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,931,371 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #324 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance #507 in Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction #1,527 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,362) | | Dimensions | 5.86 x 1.2 x 8.54 inches | | Grade level | 10 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 0374302375 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0374302375 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | May 31, 2016 | | Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) | | Reading age | 14 - 18 years | ## Images ![The Art of Being Normal: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GzxKBUTBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Million Stars *by M***E on November 29, 2024* I cannot say enough about this fantastic binge worthy book. The story is well written and captures the everyday emotions of what it is to be a teen and questioning/living your true self. It also does a wonderful job of addressing family dynamics and parenting from the teens perspective. I laughed outloud, ugly-cried and could not put it down! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart-warming and poignant *by M***Y on December 3, 2024* I thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel. Both gut wrenching and heartwarming, I got lost in the story and characters. Five stars! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quirky tale with an important message. Some fun, but don’t forget your tissues! *by C***E on July 20, 2016* It has been quite a while since I’ve read a novel in the GLBT genre – so I thought it was about time to mix it up with ‘The Art of Being Normal.’ What it brought to the table was a level of realism that transgendered youth face depicted really well. Identity and coming out, along with a plethora of other aspects were handled gracefully within the narrative. It was such an enjoyable read for me. Told with alternating P.O.V’s, it begins with David, the bullied outsider. I like how this character dealt with gender identity intelligently. Research. Though this is only the beginning of David’s journey. It should have been noted somewhere that not all trans know they were born in the wrong body at an early age – sometimes it’s an evolution from something not feeling quite right before arriving at the at conclusion of being transgendered (and involved diagnosis from a professional). I felt like it glazed over some important mechanics in the transgendered experience for the sake of story. Though David was a little frustrating for me at times, I was able to relate and enjoyed a different view of the world at large. Our second narrator, Leo is an all-around good guy. I enjoyed his strength and found his stand-offishness true to character. However, I guessed the plot twist involving his story from the beginning. Kind of deflated my enjoyment a little. Loved Leo. His story, his mannerisms. And it was great to see a separation in narrative styles with the switching POV’s – Lis Williamson did a fantastic job with each of their voices. Begrudgingly I admit it lacked a personal engagement from me, something intangible about the characters of David and Leo held me back from truly believing in them. I also had an issue with how they were obliged to get along – it felt forced and artificial. Effie and Alex – David’s best friends. Love the support and unadulterated no-holes barred relationship they shared. So rare. At times their silliness destroyed the authenticity for me. But loved their sense of humour – had me laughing quite a lot. My favourite scene is when David points Effie and Alex out to Leo, and they pull faces – priceless! This story brings to light much of the pain and turmoil transgendered teens face in coming to terms with their condition/identity, some of it had tears falling from my eyes. (the feels! The feels!) The relationships in ‘The Art of Being Normal’ are beautiful. I did want to read something other than issues regarding their gender identity. This book was all about that, and didn’t have much otherwise. I’m starting to find books are using GLBTQIA issues as a plot point or the big reveal annoying: when these are issues that are dealt with for a lifetime… along with everything else. So, more everything else please. It’s all a very “nice’ depiction of a transgendered experience – and I use that term hesitantly – because some youth experience so much more darkness and hardship. But that is too serious for what is meant to be a supportive, uplifting, and positive story about trying to live your truth. Great pacing, I completed this novel in two sittings and never found places where my attention was wandering. Great subject matter, but I found it very predictable, though, I would highly recommend this to all my friends. Proud to have ‘The Art of Being Normal’ in my library, it has been the most grounded story that has dealt with sexual identity in such a point-blank style to date. Refreshing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/34933125-the-art-of-being-normal-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/34933125-the-art-of-being-normal-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*