A review by the_midwest_library
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was my first Sally Rooney book and it won't be my last, I really adored this. It was exceptionally heavy while being so well written and not overwhelming emotionally. The prose was beautiful, and I loved the characters...except Peter who is on my list. I think he needs therapy 😂😂😂. I would die for Ivan, and wish him nothing but the very best. 

The view of grief was so well handled, I loved the backdrop of societal issues that we saw and the commentary on gender and age was really fabulous. I really liked this one!