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_princess_pine 's review for:
Intermezzo
by Sally Rooney
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can see why Rooney’s writing can be offputting for readers. And that’s not to say it should be different because she achieves a tone which manages physical and emotional realities. Otherwise when characters bump up against pain, unknowing in the violence of impending impact, keeping it unconfined would be utterly overwhelming. As a reader, I’m glad the intensity is dampened as it makes it easier to look at and think about meaningfully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, Death of parent