natalieupton 's review for:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

4.25

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Book club choice. Slow going but enjoyed the stylistic choices though Peter’s stream of consciousness style was hard to follow at times (realistic, though). Arguably a novel about the indirect effects of grief and avoiding grief- so much emotion unexpressed and necessary communication never made! Not sure I’d quickly recommend to others but I am glad I read it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent