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Intermezzo
by Sally Rooney
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved the concept for this book, and there were so many quotes that I had to note down from Intermezzo, unlike other books. I wasn’t obsessed with the ending like I have been with other Rooney books, but her beautiful writing style and storytelling was obvious throughout.
Ivan and Peter’s relationship was honest, vulnerable and opened my eyes to the reality of brothers in a way that no other text has. I was moved by their relationship, and the way in which the women in their life had a positive impact on their reconciliation.
Holding the book together is the brothers grief in the wake of the loss of their dad, and I admired how Rooney explored this. At times when it was seemingly irrelevant to the situation, the brothers would reminisce about their dad, and what could have happened if only he were here.
She also explored the reality of losing a parent who is divorced to the other, and how getting over that while trying to maintain a relationship with their mother might look like.
I love that Rooney has kept Dublin as a central focus and theme running through her books, not changing due to fame or boredom. As two of the main characters are academics, I also loved that Trinity College was an important setting.
It is evident that she still has many more stories to tell, and I can’t wait to read them.
Ivan and Peter’s relationship was honest, vulnerable and opened my eyes to the reality of brothers in a way that no other text has. I was moved by their relationship, and the way in which the women in their life had a positive impact on their reconciliation.
Holding the book together is the brothers grief in the wake of the loss of their dad, and I admired how Rooney explored this. At times when it was seemingly irrelevant to the situation, the brothers would reminisce about their dad, and what could have happened if only he were here.
She also explored the reality of losing a parent who is divorced to the other, and how getting over that while trying to maintain a relationship with their mother might look like.
I love that Rooney has kept Dublin as a central focus and theme running through her books, not changing due to fame or boredom. As two of the main characters are academics, I also loved that Trinity College was an important setting.
It is evident that she still has many more stories to tell, and I can’t wait to read them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief