A review by lyko100
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I loved previous books of Sally Rooney but this one was a flop. Somehow in this narrative I couldn’t get to know the characters, and the only thing I can say, they are all very messed up, most of them are bad people with terrible communication skills. The book hyperbolizes the public perception of a relationship with a large age gap but somehow living in a three person relationship or dating an adult photos model/illegal substances dealer is completely normal. 

It was very weird and unpleasant to read about all the people hating each other, somehow loving but hurting each other. 
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