readinghangovers 's review for:

Separate Rooms by Pier Vittorio Tondelli

3.0

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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This is a beautifully written and translated text, but I found it challenging to finish due to the nonlinear writing style and the sometimes dense nature of Leo’s inner monologue. While the emotional intensity of Leo’s recollections with Thomas was palpable, the more philosophical sections lost my attention.

At certain points it was also difficult to discern the timeline within the narrative, as the book is divided into only three distinct sections. Page breaks are used instead of formal chapters that abruptly transition from the current timeline to a time in Leo’s past. (The e-arc format of the document didn't help.)

Although this book didn’t particularly resonate with me, I believe it was a good read and would be a suitable fit for certain readers.