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An exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family, fromÃÂthe global phenomenon Sally Rooney.
Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common.
Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties - successful, competent and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father's death, he's medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women - his enduring first love Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke.
Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined.
ISBN: 9780571365470
Author(s): Sally Rooney
"Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney is primarily aimed at adult readers who enjoy literary fiction that explores complex emotional landscapes. The novel is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective character studies, nuanced portrayals of relationships, and themes of grief, love, and family dynamics. Fans of Rooney's earlier works, such as *Normal People* and *Conversations with Friends*, will find continuity in her focus on intimate relationships, but this novel may also appeal to those drawn to family sagas and psychological drama. Its philosophical and psychological depth makes it best suited for mature readers who are comfortable with slow-paced, reflective narratives.
Written in a sophisticated yet accessible style, "Intermezzo" is appropriate for an adult reading level. Rooney's use of internal monologue and stream-of-consciousness narration adds layers of complexity, making the novel best suited for readers who enjoy modernist influences and deep emotional introspection. While the language is not difficult, the novel's themes of existential anxiety, memory, and grief require a thoughtful, patient reader who enjoys character-driven stories and the exploration of abstract ideas.
"Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney is a literary fiction novel that explores themes of grief, love, and family. The narrative delves into the complex relationships between two brothers, touching on emotional depth and philosophical questions, with Rooney's signature focus on intimate human connections.
